Washington Charitable Vehicle Donations

Many larger charitable organizations have in-house vehicle donation departments that will auction vehicles to raise funds to give to less fortunate people in Washington 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 District of Columbia.
Donate a Car - Washington, DC
- 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 Diabetes Association
1-800-936-4361
The American Diabetes Association works to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Your donation will help to further this mission. - Ronald McDonald House Charities
1-855-227-7435
The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
Donate a Car to Charity in Washington
Besides running and non-running cars, many charitable organizations around Washington accept old motorhomes, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, trailers, and other machinery in order to generate funds for the charity.A question to get answered if you want to get a deduction on your taxes is if your chosen non-profit organization is a registered charity with the IRS. The most common type of organization that is approved to take in donations of vehicles is a section 501(c)(3) organization. You will want to check the website of your favorite charity and find out if the charity is an IRS approved charitable organization. Several charitable organizations around Washington happen to be approved that are able to take your car or truck as a donation.
Many smaller charities in Washington may not have a vehicle donation program in place, but it could still be possible for you to donate your old car to them. You need to discuss the possibility with the person that handles fundraising to discover if the charity can gain from donating a used vehicle.
