Used Car Donations in Council Bluffs

Many charitable organizations around Council Bluffs will accept donated vehicles in order for the charity to raise funds to perform their mission. By reading this page, you will learn about some of the charities that offer a car donation program in Council Bluffs, >. You will also discover some useful tips that could benefit you and your selected charity.

Many larger charitable organizations have in-house vehicle donation departments that will auction vehicles to raise funds to give to less fortunate people in Council Bluffs and the local area. Shown just below are a few of the most recognizable U.S. based charitable organizations that have old car donation programs in Iowa.

Donate an Auto - Council Bluffs, IA

• The Humane Society of the United States
  1-877-836-6674
  Funds gained from donating your used car to the Humane Society will go to the Pets For Life program to reduce suffering and cruelty of pets, promote veterinary care, and prevent shelter overpopulation.
• Habitat for Humanity
  1-877-277-4344
  This organization works to build homes for people in need. Donating your old car or truck will help families in your local area.
• American Heart Association
  1-888-242-2271
  The American Heart Association uses funds from donated cars to continue their mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Donating a Vehicle in Council Bluffs

Besides cars and trucks, several charities in Council Bluffs take running or not recreational vehicles such as ATVs, campers, motorhomes, trailers, boats, and even farm equipment in order to generate funds for the good of the non-profit.

If you want a tax deduction after making a vehicle donation to charity, you will need to figure out if the charity you decide on is a section 501(c)(3) organization as classified by the IRS. To do this you should call the non-profit directly. A good number of charities around Council Bluffs including some religious and educational groups are approved. If you are ready to donate your used car or other vehicle, several organizations are ready to pick it up.

Some regional charitable organizations in Iowa may not have a vehicle donation department set up, but it might be possible for you to donate your non-running car to them. You need to talk with the person that handles raising funds to discover if they will gain from you making a donation.