Indiana Used Vehicle Donations

Donating a used vehicle in Indiana has become much more popular in recent years, as more and more charitable organizations within IN have vehicle donation programs. Several charitable organizations within Indiana might accept an old car or truck even if it doesn't run. Some organizations however want cars or trucks in decent or repairable shape. When deciding to donate a used car in Indiana, you should contact the local branch of a selected non-profit organization to find out what condition of automobiles they are willing to accept.

A good portion of non-profit charities in IN outsource car donations to other car donation companies. These companies are responsible for all of the duties of the vehicle donation process. These companies provide the funds to the charity after taking their expenses. Other organizations run an in house car donation department. Whether you select a organization which deals with a third party, or has an in-house program, you should ask what percentage of the funds from the sale of the vehicle goes directly to helping the charitable cause. You should also learn what percentage of funds are used to help people in your area.

Select a City to Donate Your Car in IN

• Anderson
• Bainbridge
• Brownsburg
• Clayton
• Crown Point
• Dayton
• Decatur
• Dyer
• East Chicago
• Elkhart
• Evansville
• Fort Wayne
• Frankfort
• Gary
• Greenfield
• Greenwood
• Griffith
• Hammond
• Highland
• Hobart
• Indianapolis
• Lafayette
• Linton
• Marion
• Michigan City
• Mishawaka
• Monon
• North Judson
• North Vernon
• Peru
• Portage
• Portland
• Princeton
• Richmond
• Rushville
• Scottsburg
• Seymour
• Stroh
• Valparaiso
• Warsaw
• West Baden Spgs
• West Harrison
• Westfield

If the city you live in is not shown above, you can choose the city that is closest to your home. Most charitable organizations that welcome donated cars will tow your car or truck for free, no matter where it is.

Donate a Used Car - Indiana

The state of Indiana has quite a few charitable organizations which accept used car donations that provide assistence to local individuals inIN. Many people in Indiana, think this is significant. If you are trying to help a charitable organization in your area, you should get a hold of the nearest location by phone or email them to check if your car donation will benefit the closest office in your state.

Auto Donation Charities in Indiana

• National Kidney Foundation
  1-800-488-2277
  Your donation to the National Kidney Foundation will help to fight kidney disease and provide valuable funds for research and education.
• U.S. Fund for UNICEF
  1-855-487-3863
  The U.S. Fund for UNICEF works to save millions of children's lives. Your vehicle donation will help with this work.
• 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.
• 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.

Indiana Auto Donation Tax Deductions

When you decide to donate a non-running car in Indiana, you will be able to take a tax deduction for the price the car or other vehicle sells for at auction. If the charity auctions the donated car for more than $500, you should get a tax form which permits you to make a deduction of the selling price of your car on your tax return. If the donated car, truck, SUV, or other vehicle sells for less than $500, the IRS will allow you to determine the fair market value on your own. The fair market value can be described as the amount a person would give to buy the auto. When donating an old car or truck in Indiana, it can be thought of as a mutually profitable opportunity for both the charitable organization and yourself. You get rid of the unwanted vehicle. You also get to take a tax deduction. Your chosen non-profit gets a check for your unwanted car and has the funds to continue the charitable goals.