Who do I call about a donation in Brookings?

Call (855) 681-1155 and a coordinator can take your Brookings donation details by phone, or submit the form on this page and they will call you.

How soon can a vehicle be picked up in Brookings?

Most donors hear from a coordinator the same day they submit the form, and pickup is usually scheduled within a few business days, depending on tow availability in Brookings and the time that works for you.

Do I have to be present for the Brookings pickup?

Usually someone should be there to hand over the keys and any paperwork, but if that is not possible, tell the coordinator when they call and they will go through the alternatives with you.

What kinds of vehicles can I donate in Brookings?

Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats are all accepted from Brookings donors — any make, model or model year.

Does towing cost anything in Brookings?

No. Towing anywhere in Brookings is free, and the cost is never passed back to you or deducted from your receipt.

Brookings, South Dakota Vehicle Donation

Donate Your Car in Brookings, South Dakota

Q: Do you pick up outside Brookings limits?

Yes. Pickup covers Brookings and the surrounding South Dakota area, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen. Enter your ZIP code on the form and a coordinator will confirm.

Donate a vehicle in Brookings and help a veteran. Towing is on us.

That car in the driveway or garage in Brookings does not have to be sold, listed or repaired. Free pickup is available throughout Brookings, and every donation is tax-deductible.

If the vehicle is parked closer to Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen than to Brookings itself, the pickup still works the same way — South Dakota is served statewide.

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Free pickup in Brookings

There is never a charge to you for towing in Brookings — not at pickup, and not deducted from anything afterward.

Coordinators cover Brookings and the surrounding area, including Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen.

What we accept in Brookings

If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Brookings donors regularly hand over cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats.

You do not need to repair, clean or tow anything yourself. Tell us the condition as it is and the pickup is arranged around it.

Three steps to donate your vehicle in Brookings

From the first form to the final paperwork, a Brookings 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 Brookings.
Receive your paperwork — you get a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the vehicle sells for more than $500.

Veterans Care Charity and your Brookings 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 Brookings 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."

Tax deduction details for Brookings donors

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.

You never have to chase the paperwork — the receipt comes at pickup and any additional IRS form follows once the vehicle is processed.

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