Oregon Vehicle Donations

Donating an old car in Oregon has become much more popular in recent years, as a larger number of non-profit organizations in Oregon have used car donation programs. Many charitable organizations within Oregon 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.

Many charitable organizations in OR work with other vehicle donation companies. These companies take care of all of the duties of the vehicle donation procedure. These companies give the money to the charity after taking their expenses. Some larger charities operate their own in-house vehicle donation department. It doesn't matter if you select an organization which deals with a middleman, or has an in-house vehicle donation department, you should ask what percentage of the gross funds from the sale of the vehicle is used for achieving the mission of the charity. You should also need to get information on if the of funds are put to work to help people in your area.

Choose Your City to Donate Your Car in OR

• Albany
• Bend
• Cottage Grove
• Eugene
• Grants Pass
• Hillsboro
• Hubbard
• Medford
• Portland
• Salem

Choose the the nearest city to your home if your city does not show up above.. A good number of charities with car donation programs will pick up your vehicle for free, even if it is far away.

Donating an Old Car - Oregon

The state of Oregon offers quite a few charities that provide car and truck donation programs which help individuals in Oregon. For many people living in Oregon, this fact is the reason they choose a specific charity. If you want to help a local charity, you will want to contact the nearest location to find out if the car or truck you decide to donate will help a nearby branch in your area.

Popular Auto Donation Charities - Oregon

• 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.
• 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.
• Boy Scouts of America
  1-855-272-1227
  Donating your old vehicle to Boy Scouts of America will help provide youth the opportunity to experience scouting.
• 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.

Donated Vehicle Tax Deductions in Oregon

When you decide to donate a used car in Oregon, 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 OR, 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.