District of Columbia Used Car and Truck Donations

Donating an old car in District of Columbia has become much more popular in recent years, as a larger number of non-profit organizations in District of Columbia have used car donation programs. Many charitable organizations within District of Columbia will welcome an unwanted car or truck whether it runs or not. Other charities only will accept cars in decent or easily repaired shape. When deciding to donate an unwanted car, you should call the regional branch of a chosen non-profit organization to discover the types of automobiles the organization is willing to accept.

A good number of non-profit charities in District of Columbia outsource car donations to other vehicle donation specialist. These middleman are responsible for managing the car donation process from start to finish. They give a check to the non-profit after taking their expenses from the sale of the auto. Many larger organizations run an in-house car donation program. Whether you decide to donate your old car to an organization that deals with a third party, or has an in house program, you should ask what amount of the proceeds are used for helping the charitable cause. You may also want to get information on if the of money is used to help people close to your home.

Choose Your City to Donate a Car in DC

• Washington

You should select the city that is closest to your home if your city is not shown above. Most charities that accept vehicle donations will send a tow truck to get your car or truck with no charge.

Donate an Old Vehicle - District of Columbia

District of Columbia has quite a few not-for-profit organizations which provide auto donation opportunities that help provide funds for neighborhood charitable groups inDC. For many people helping local citizens is their primary concern. When you are looking to help a charitable organization in your area, you will want to call the closest office by phone and find out if the old car you donate will indeed help the nearest branch within your city.

Popular Auto Donation Charities - District of Columbia

• The Yellow Ribbon Coalition
  1-855-215-4373
  This organization provides financial, education, employment, and housing assistance to U.S. veterans
• American Cancer Society
  1-888-227-5500
  Donating your old car or truck to Cars for a Cure will help fund cancer research, education, as well as patient services programs.
• Wheels for Wishes
  1-877-431-9474
  Wheels for Wishes is the official car donation program for the Make a Wish Foundation. Donating your vehicle to this charity will allow children with life threatening illnesses in your area be granted a special wish.
• Purple Heart Foundation
  1-888-414-4483
  The Purple Heart Foundation works to help veterans whenever they need help. Your car donation will serve these veterans as they have served our country.

Donated Auto Tax Deduction District of Columbia

When you decide to donate an old car or truck in District of Columbia, you are allowed to take a tax deduction for the price the vehicle brings at auction. If the charity auctions your car for $500 or more, you should be sent a tax form which allows you to deduct the selling amount of your vehicle when filing your yearly return. When the automobile you donated doesn't sell for at least $500, the IRS will allow you to determine the FMV, or fair market value . This value can be described as the price a person is willing to pay for the car or truck. By donating your old car or other vehicle in DC, it can be considered a win-win proposition for the charitable organization and yourself. You get rid of the unwanted vehicle. You also get to take a tax deduction. Your selected non-profit sells the old vehicle and uses the money to help with the charitable mission.