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Erie, Pennsylvania Vehicle Donation

Erie Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible

Erie pickup at no cost — any condition, full tax receipt.

Donating a vehicle in Erie takes about a minute of your time. A coordinator arranges free towing from wherever the vehicle sits in Erie, and the donation supports veterans through Veterans Care Charity.

The same free pickup covers nearby Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown and the rest of Pennsylvania, so a donation from just outside Erie is no problem.

Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit 100% Tax-Deductible Free Nationwide Towing Running or Not Supporting Veterans Since 2012

Free towing throughout Erie

Pickup in Erie is arranged around your schedule, and the tow itself costs you nothing.

Coordinators cover Erie and the surrounding area, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown.

Paperwork and tax deduction in Erie

Your vehicle donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You will receive a donation receipt, and IRS Form 1098-C if your vehicle sells for more than $500. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific deduction.

Keep the receipt handed to you at pickup with your Erie tax records; Form 1098-C follows by mail when it applies.

What the Erie donation process looks like

From the first form to the final paperwork, a Erie donation moves in three steps.

  • Tell us about the vehicle — the short form takes about 60 seconds, or call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator will take the details by phone.
  • Schedule free pickup — a coordinator calls to arrange towing at a time that suits you, wherever the vehicle sits in Erie.
  • Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

What we accept in Erie

Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from Erie — any make, any model, any condition.

Mechanical failure, missing parts and cosmetic damage are all common. Describe the vehicle honestly on the form and the coordinator will tell you exactly what to expect.

Veterans Care Charity and your Erie donation

Veterans Car Donation is the vehicle-donation program of Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2012 and based in Las Vegas, NV.

Money raised from Erie vehicles funds meals, clothing and shelter assistance for veterans through the charity's outreach and advocacy work.

"Veterans Care Charity is committed to improving the lives of our American heroes, the Veterans. Through outreach and advocacy, we can make a difference."

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