Donate Your Car Or Vehicle To Charity & Receive A Tax Credit

Are you looking for a way to help pets in need? Do you have an old car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or even a plane that you’re thinking of getting rid of? Donating your car or other vehicle to an animal charity is the easiest way to satisfy both of these issues! Car donations to charity are fast, easy, hassle-free and 100% tax deductible. And even better, it’s a great way to help support our no-kill mission.

Here’s how your car or vehicle donation can directly help our pets:

After you complete your car or vehicle donation, any money we receive from the sale of your vehicle goes towards funding our animal rescue work, including covering the costs of our spay and neuter surgeries. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you will be given a tax receipt and an IRS 1098-C form that you can use to claim the deduction on your taxes.

Best of all, we’ve made the entire process of donating your vehicle quick, easy, and painless.

Simply fill out our form, or call 1.800.752.6462.

Donate Your Car or Vehicle

Fast & Easy – How It Works

STEP 1
FREE TOWING

Complete the vehicle donation form and we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient pick-up time

STEP 2
SAVE ON YOUR TAXES

You can deduct the fair market value of any donated car up to $500. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you can deduct the full selling price.

STEP 3
SAVE LIVES

Celebrate that you helped save the lives of homeless pets!

Donate Your Car or Vehicle

Have a Question?

Have questions about donating your car or vehicle? See our FAQs below, or call 1.800.752.6462.

How do I know my vehicle is in good hands once it’s been picked up?

North Shore Animal League America uses a fully licensed and insured national transportation network and complies with all federal and state regulations. By signing the title directly to Advanced Remarketing Services, North Shore Animal League America’s authorized agent, you are legally transferring ownership of your vehicle. When your title is received and your vehicle is picked up, you are no longer responsible for the vehicle.

What are the tax benefits of donating my vehicle?

If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it may be possible to claim a deduction for your car donation. In general, donors who itemize their taxes may deduct the fair market value of any donated car up to $499. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may deduct the full selling price.

North Shore Animal League America is required by the IRS to send to the donor a written acknowledgement (receipt) within 30 days of sale. This receipt includes the following:

The gross selling price of the vehicle (if sold for more than $500)
Year, make, model and VIN information
A statement indicating that the vehicle was sold at arm’s length between two unrelated parties
And a statement indicating that no goods or services were received in return for your contribution

If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it may be possible to claim a deduction for your vehicle donation. In general, donors who itemize their taxes may deduct the fair market value of any donated car up to $499. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may deduct the full selling price.

How much of the money generated by the sale of my vehicle goes back to the charity?

North Shore Animal League America receives approximately 75%, or more, of the gross selling price of vehicles donated to help fund our charitable mission.

What if the vehicle isn’t registered in my name?

The vehicle does not have to be registered in your name. The name on the title and the name on registration documents may often differ. Contact North Shore Animal League America at 1-855-688-8447 (1-855-MUTT-I-GREE). for more information.

What documents do I need to donate my vehicle?

Most states require that you have a clear title to the vehicle; some states also require a notarized signature to complete a donation. CA and LA also require an additional form that can be provided to you. If you cannot locate or have lost the certificate of title, we can help you obtain the proper documentation. The online donation form will tell you what is required in your state.

How long will it take you to pick up my vehicle?

All vehicle donations are processed as quickly as possible. Typically, your vehicle will be picked up within 2 or 3 days after the title is received by our agent’s processing center in Rhode Island. You can speed up the process by downloading documents and completing the donation process online. Special arrangements can probably be made when car donations must be made more quickly.

What if my vehicle isn’t running?

Your vehicle does not have to be running, but it must be whole and have four inflated tires so it may be moved by our towing operators. You will be asked to explain the condition of the vehicle. In rare cases, North Shore Animal League America is unable to accept some vehicles when the costs of transport and processing fees exceed the auction value of the vehicle.

What can I donate?

North Shore Animal League America’s vehicle donation program accepts almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, snowmobiles, trailers and recreational vehicles. Boats and planes require a call to see if they meet minimum criteria.

Donate Your Car Or Vehicle To Charity & Receive A Tax Credit