Kentucky Used Car Donations

Car and Truck donation programs in Kentucky have become more popular through the past decade or two, as more and more charities within Kentucky now participate in charitable car donation programs. Several charities in Kentucky may accept your old vehicle even if it doesn't run. Some organizations really will only accept vehicles in decent or repairable condition. When making a decision to donate an unwanted car in Kentucky, you should call the local branch of a chosen non-profit organization to find out the types of automobiles they will accept.

A good number of non-profit charities in Kentucky 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.

Select a City to Donate Your Car in Kentucky

• Albany
• Ashland
• Barbourville
• Benton
• Bowling Green
• Cadiz
• Campbellsville
• Central City
• Clay City
• Elizabethtown
• Florence
• Greenup
• Hindman
• Hopkinsville
• Jackson
• Lawrenceburg
• Lebanon
• Lexington
• Liberty
• London
• Louisa
• Louisville
• Madisonville
• Manchester
• Mayfield
• Monticello
• Morehead
• Morgantown
• Mt Vernon
• Murray
• Nicholasville
• Okolona
• Olive Hill
• Paducah
• Pikeville
• Prestonsburg
• Richmond
• Russell Springs
• Salyersville
• Scottsville
• Shepherdsville
• Somerset
• South Shore
• Stanford
• Viper
• West Liberty
• Whitesburg
• Whitley City
• Winchester

If your city is not shown above, you should click on the city that is closest to your home. A large percentage of charities with vehicle donation programs will tow your non-running car with no charge, even if it is far away.

Donating a Used Car in Kentucky

Kentucky is home to many not-for-profit organizations which provide auto donation programs that help neighborhood non-profits inKY. Many individuals of Kentucky, feel this is their primary goal when donating a used car. When you are trying to help a charitable organization in your area, you will want to get a hold of the closest location on the phone to check if the car you donate provides funds for a local office within KY.

Car Donation Charities - Kentucky

• Volunteers of America
  1-877-721-4862
  This is the car donation program of Volunteers of America. Donations will be used to help individuals and familys in your local area that are in need.
• 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.
• 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.
• March of Dimes
  1-888-898-1144
  The March of Dimes researches causes of premature birth and birth defects. Vehicle Donations will help to continue this work.

Kentucky Auto Donation Tax Deductions

When you decide to donate a used car in Kentucky, you are allowed to take a tax deduction for the gross sales prices the auto brings when sold. If the non-profit auctions your donated property for more than $500, you will be mailed a tax receipt which allows you to make a deduction of the actual price of your donated car on your yearly tax return. When the car you donated to charity sells for less than $500, you are allowed to calculate the fair market value on your own. The fair market value is defined as the amount an individual would give for the vehicle. By donating an unwanted auto in KY, you get rid of the unwanted vehicle. You also get to take a tax deduction. Your chosen organization sells your used vehicle and uses the funds to continue the charity's work. This can be considered a win win for both your selected charity and yourself.