What happens to the car after pickup?

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

Can I donate a car that does not run?

Yes. Non-running cars are accepted. Describe the condition on the form and the coordinator arranges equipment that can move it.

Is car towing really free?

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

How long does a car 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 a car 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 car sells for more than $500.

Car Donation

Donate Your Car and Support Veterans

Any condition car, free towing, and a full tax receipt.

Donating a car to Veterans Car Donation costs you nothing and takes about a minute. Pickup is free anywhere in the United States, and the donation supports Veterans Care Charity, a registered 501(c)(3).

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Which cars qualify

Sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, wagons and hybrids of any make, model or model year qualify. High mileage, a failed emissions test, hail or collision damage, a dead battery or a car that has not moved in years are all still accepted.

Free car pickup

A licensed tow operator collects the car from a driveway, street parking, apartment lot, workplace or storage yard. The car does not need to start, steer or hold air in its tires.

Title and paperwork for a car donation

Have the keys and, where possible, the title in your name ready at pickup. If the title is missing, tell the coordinator on the call — they handle missing-title donations regularly.

Tax deduction details for car 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.

Who your this program 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 this program 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."

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

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