Louisiana Vehicle Donations

Car donation programs in Louisiana have become more accepted over the last few years, as a greater amount of charities within LA are participating in used car donation programs. Many charities might accept a unwanted vehicle whether it runs or not. Other car donation programs however will only pick up vehicles in decent shape. When making a decision to donate a used car or truck, you might need to get ahold of the local branch of a chosen non-profit to discover the types of automobiles the charity will accept.

Several charitable organizations in LA outsource to middleman car donation firms. These companies are responsible for managing the car donation process. They provide the money to the charity after taking their expenses. Other organizations have in-house vehicle donation departments. Whether you choose a organization that deals with a third party, or has its own program, you need to find out what amount of the gross proceeds will go to achieving the mission of the charity.

Select Your City to Donate Your Car in LA

• Albany
• Alexandria
• Baton Rouge
• Bossier City
• Columbia
• Covington
• Denham Springs
• Deridder
• Dubach
• Duson
• Eunice
• Florien
• Glenmora
• Hammond
• Houma
• Jackson
• Jena
• Jonesville
• Kenner
• Kinder
• Lafayette
• Lake Charles
• Lawtell
• Leesville
• Mandeville
• Mansfield
• Mansura
• Marksville
• Marrero
• Metairie
• Monroe
• Natchitoches
• New Iberia
• Oak Grove
• Olla
• Opelousas
• Ponchatoula
• Port Allen
• Port Barre
• Prairieville
• Ruston
• Shreveport
• Slidell
• Springhill
• St Martinville
• Sunset
• Tickfaw
• Winnsboro

If the city you live in does not show up above, you should choose the the nearest city to your home. A good number of charitable organizations that welcome donated cars will pick up your non-running car, even if it is far away.

Donating an Unwanted Auto in Louisiana

The state of Louisiana has quite a few charitable organizations which provide used auto donation programs that help local charities within LA. For many citizens of Louisiana, this is the main reason they choose one charity over another. If you want to help a charitable organization in your area, you will want to call the closest location by phone or email them to check if car or truck you donate will indeed help a nearby office within your state.

Top Auto Donation Charities in Louisiana

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Tax Deductions on Donated Autos LA

When you decide to donate a used car in Louisiana, 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 LA, 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.