Car Donation Program
Are you thinking of selling or trading in that old car, boat or RV? Why not donate your car to us instead? As a charitable contribution your car donation could make a big difference to us, AND GIVES YOU A TAX DEDUCTION.
DonateaCar.com will make arrangements to conveniently and quickly pick-up your vehicle or boat donation at no cost to you. They handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible vehicle or vessel donation receipt at the time of pick-up! Making a car donation is quick and easy! Donate a car and you'll feel great about supporting Us and the worthwhile causes we support!
Have any questions that aren't answered on our frequently asked questions page? Call DonateaCar.com toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-237-5714. One of Their friendly customer service representatives would be happy to answer all of your questions.
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1. What can I donate? |
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A: We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's. |
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A: Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include some older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing). To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete and submit our online donation form. |
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3. What do I need to donate my vehicle? |
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A: We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. Please call Car Donation. Com toll-free at 1-800-237-5714 seven days a week. |
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A: Yes, we are able to pick up accepted vehicles in the continental U.S. and Hawaii. |
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5. How will my car be picked up? |
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A: We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company. |
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A: We will arrange for a towing company to contact you via telephone within three to four business days at the latest. If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we are oftentimes able to accommodate rush orders as well. |
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A: Yes, vehicle and vessel donations made to HIB Detachment #089 are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. We are classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organizations wit 501(c)4- "Veterans Organization" status. However, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine what if any tax benefit you may receive from a tax deductible donation. |
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A: The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim a tax deduction of (a) the value of your vehicle up to $500 or (b) if we sell the vehicle for more than $500 we will mail you a completed IRS tax form 1098-C with that value for your tax purposes.
For additional information, the IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property. Here is a link to IRS Publication 4303 — A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations. You need Adobe Reader to view this file - click here to download the free Reader.
Please feel free to contact us with any further questions you may have. |
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9. How can I contact you to schedule a pick up? |
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A: Please submit our online donation form to us @ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE HIRAM I. BEARSS
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Please complete and fax this form to Car Program at 916-631-1328, 631-1308 or 631-4336. * Or, if you prefer, you may email this form to us at campos@carprogram.com |
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10. How do I receive my free vacation certificate? |
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A: After your vehicle donation has been picked-up: 1. Call us toll-free at #1-800-237-5714 seven days a week to obtain your ID number, 2. Complete our Vacation Certificate Request Form - your certificate will be mailed to you within a few business days, and 3. Visit www.TriplePlayTrips.com to read and understand the complete terms and conditions and to activate your certificate!
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