Do I have to be present for the Madison 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.

Will you accept a vehicle in Madison that does not run?

Yes. Non-running vehicles are accepted throughout Madison. Flat tires, a dead battery, a failed inspection or years of sitting still are all fine — just describe the condition on the form.

Do you pick up outside Madison limits?

Yes. Pickup covers Madison and the surrounding Wisconsin area, including Milwaukee, Green Bay and Kenosha. Enter your ZIP code on the form and a coordinator will confirm.

What kinds of vehicles can I donate in Madison?

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

What happens to my vehicle after it leaves Madison?

The vehicle is sold or recycled through the charity's process, and the proceeds fund Veterans Care Charity's programs for veterans, including meals, clothing and shelter assistance.

Does towing cost anything in Madison?

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

Madison, Wisconsin Vehicle Donation

Madison Car Donation — Free Pickup, Tax-Deductible

Free towing across Madison. Running or not. Supporting Veterans Care Charity.

Madison donors give cars, trucks, SUVs and more in every condition. Pickup is free, the paperwork is handled, and the proceeds go to work for veterans.

Coordinators serving Madison also cover Milwaukee, Green Bay and Kenosha, along with every other community in Wisconsin.

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Tax deduction details for Madison 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.

Running or not: what qualifies in Madison

If it has wheels or a hull, it is probably welcome. Madison 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.

Free pickup in Madison

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

Coordinators cover Madison and the surrounding area, including Milwaukee, Green Bay and Kenosha.

Who your Madison donation supports

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.

Proceeds from vehicles donated in Madison support the charity's outreach for homeless and struggling veterans — meals, warm clothing and shelter assistance.

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

How donating a car in Madison works

Donors in Madison follow the same short path from first call to tax receipt.

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

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