What happens to the SUV after pickup?

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

Is SUV towing really free?

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

Can I donate a SUV that does not run?

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

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

SUV Donation

Donate Your SUV and Support Veterans

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

Donating a SUV 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 SUVs qualify

Compact crossovers, midsize SUVs and full-size body-on-frame SUVs qualify, 4x4 or 2WD. Head gasket failure, four-wheel-drive problems, third-row damage or an SUV that simply no longer fits the family are all accepted.

Free SUV pickup

Free towing is arranged wherever the SUV sits, including tight garages and apartment complexes. Tell the coordinator if the vehicle will not shift out of park.

Title and paperwork for a SUV donation

Clear out cargo areas and under-seat storage before the tow arrives, and keep your donation receipt for your tax records.

Your SUV donation donation is tax-deductible

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.

The receipt you get at pickup is your first piece of documentation. If the vehicle sells above $500, Form 1098-C shows the gross sale amount for your return.

Veterans Care Charity and your this program 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 this program 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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Free vehicle pickup is available in all 50 states. Choose yours to see local details.

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