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Vehicle Donation FAQ's
Does my car or truck have
to be running to qualify for donation?
No, although the car must have an
engine and be towable. Cars that are in extremely poor condition or far
from our tow range may be declined, as the cost to tow them may be more
than the value of the vehicle. Call our customer service representative
to find out if your vehicle qualifies.
What paperwork do I need?
Just sign the title! (Please note: a clear
title indicates the title is in the name of the donor without a lien.)
What if I lost the title (pink slip)?
You will need to get a duplicate title and
call us when you have received it.
Do I get a receipt for my donation?
Yes, our driver will issue a tow receipt at
the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt. The tow receipt
will indicate your name, the year, make, model and the condition of the
vehicle you are donating.
A tax receipt with our
Federal ID number will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale
stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle. This
will be your receipt for your charitable contribution.
Donors can claim the amount
for which the vehicle sold as a deduction on their itemized tax return.
You will be sent a tax receipt with this amount when the vehicle sells.
What can I claim as a deduction?
When you donate a car, our trained technicians
will inspect the car to estimate its sale value. For vehicles valued at
over $500, your deduction can be the total amount of sale at auction.
What if my car is valued over $5000?
You are no longer required to have vehicles
appraised. The value you may claim will still be the amount of gross
proceeds received from your vehicle.
What do you do with the vehicles?
The vehicles are sold at a private auction.
Funds from vehicle donations help the Downtown Women's Center provide
meals, housing, education and job training, case management, medical and
mental healthcare, and more services to women in need on Skid Row.
How quickly can my vehicle be picked up?
Vehicles are picked up at a time that is
convenient for you. Call our representative to find out what times are
available in your neighborhood.
How much of the profit from the donated car does DWC
receive?
70 percent of the revenue generated from the
sale of vehicles brought to auction, excluding towing and DMV fees, goes
directly toward DWC programs and services.
Do I have to be with the vehicle at the time of
pick-up?
No. Special arrangements can be made by
calling our representative.
Our Privacy Policy
The Downtown Women's Center does not sell
or otherwise disclose our supporters' information outside the
organization. Click for our full
Privacy Policy.
Cash contributions are fully tax-deductible, according to
IRS guidelines, to the extent of the law.
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