South Dakota Used Car and Truck Donations

Car donation programs in South Dakota have become more accepted over the last few years, as a greater amount of charities within SD 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 charities in SD outsource car donations to third party vehicle donation firms. These firms handle all of the duties of the vehicle donation process. The auto donation company will then provide a check to the non-profit after taking their expenses. Some larger organizations run an in house car donation program. Whether you decide to donate your old car to a charity which works with a vehicle donation company, or has its own vehicle donation department, you need to find out what percentage of the gross proceeds is used for helping the charitable cause. You may also want to get data on what amount of funds are used to help those in South Dakota if this is important to you.

Select a City to Donate Your Car in South Dakota

• Canton
• Hartford
• Madison
• Rapid City
• Sioux Falls
• Spearfish

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 an Unwanted Car in South Dakota

South Dakota is home to many not-for-profit organizations which provide auto donation programs that help neighborhood non-profits inSD. Many individuals of South Dakota, 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 SD.

Car Donation Charities in South Dakota

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Donated Automobile Tax Deductions - SD

If you choose to donate an unwanted car or truck in South Dakota, you are allowed to take a tax deduction for the gross sales price the car or other vehicle brings at auction. When the non-profit sells the donated property for $500 or more, you should get a tax form that permits you to deduct the sales amount of your donated vehicle on your personal tax return. When the donated car sells for less than $500, you are allowed to determine the fair market value . This value can be described as the price a person would pay for the vehicle. When donating your unwanted auto in South Dakota, you get rid of the unwanted vehicle. You also get to take a tax deduction. Your selected charitable organization gets paid for your unwanted car or truck and uses the money to continue the charity's goals. This is a classified as a win-win proposition for both you and the charity.