Is a boat donation tax-deductible?

Yes. Veterans Care Charity is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You receive a donation receipt at pickup, plus IRS Form 1098-C if the boat sells for more than $500.

How long does a boat donation take?

The form takes about a minute, most donors hear back the same day, and pickup is typically scheduled within a few business days.

Is boat towing really free?

Yes. Towing is free anywhere in the United States and is never charged back to you or deducted from your receipt.

Do I need the title to donate a boat?

A title in your name is the simplest route. If it is missing, select that on the form — coordinators work through title issues with donors regularly.

What happens to the boat after pickup?

It is sold or recycled through the charity's process, and the proceeds fund meals, clothing and shelter assistance for veterans.

Boat Donation

Donate a Boat to Veterans

Free nationwide boat pickup. Running or not. 100% tax-deductible.

Whether the boat still runs or has been sitting for years, it can be donated. Towing is free anywhere in the country and the tax paperwork is handled for you.

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Which boats qualify

Powerboats, sailboats, pontoons, fishing boats, jet skis and boats on trailers qualify. A seized outboard, hull damage, a missing motor or years in dry storage do not disqualify a donation.

Free boat pickup

Boats are picked up free from a marina, dry-storage yard, driveway or slip. Donating the trailer with the boat is welcome and usually makes the pickup easier.

Title and paperwork for a boat donation

Have the boat title or state registration and, if applicable, a separate trailer title ready. Mention the length and whether the boat is currently in the water.

Tax deduction details for boat donation 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.

Where a this program donation goes

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.

A vehicle you no longer need becomes practical help: food, warm clothing and shelter support for veterans, funded by donations like the ones we collect in this program.

"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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Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.

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