Utah Car Donations

Donating an unwanted car or truck in Utah seems to be much more popular through the last decade or two, as more and more charities within UT are participating in vehicle donation programs. A good number of charitable organizations might welcome a used car or truck whether it runs or not. Other organizations however want cars in decent or repairable condition. When deciding to donate a used car or truck in Utah, you might need to contact the local branch of a chosen non-profit organization to find out what condition of vehicles they prefer.

A good number of non-profit charities in Utah 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.

Choose Your City to Donate a Vehicle in UT

• Clearfield
• Kaysville
• Logan
• Midvale
• North Salt Lake
• Ogden
• Orem
• Roosevelt
• Salt Lake City
• South Salt Lake
• St George
• Woods Cross

If by chance your city does not show up in the list above, you can click on the the nearest city to you. A good number of charities with vehicle donation programs will tow your auto, even if it is far away.

Donating an Unwanted Car in Utah

Utah has a large number of charities which provide car donation opportunities which help fund neighborhood charity branches throughout the state. For many citizens of Utah, this fact is critical. When you want to help a local charity, you should get a hold of the closest location and find out if the old car you want to donate provides funds to help the nearest branch of your selected charity.

Popular Auto Donation Charities - Utah

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
  1-855-227-7435
  The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.

Utah Auto Donation Tax Deductions

When you decide to donate a non-running car in Utah, 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 Utah, 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.