How do I Donate a Car in Long Island, NY?
In the greater New York area, which includes Long Island, a number of charitable organizations stand ready to accept your donated car. In fact, most of these institutions will come to your house, pick up your car for free and provide a receipt which you can use for tax purposes. To speed up the process, have your title ready and, if your car is not in running condition, make special arrangements with the charitable institutions so they can come equipped to tow it.
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Call at Activated Ministries at 866-748-1928. Activated Ministries is a nonprofit organization classified with the IRS as a 501(c)3 charitable institution and any donation you make to them is tax deductible. The charity proclaims that it will pick up any car in any condition and even accept vehicles without a title. Beware, however, that you will be asked to prove that you own the vehicle and are entitled to donate it if you do not have the title.
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Fill out the form at the Breast Cancer Survivors charity car donation program website or call them at 800-648-1902. The organization is a certified charity, and will issue a receipt to ensure that your donation is tax deductible. If you have related items such as an RV, trailer or heavy equipment, you can donate these too and everything can be picked up from your office or home at no cost to you. The organization fights breast cancer and uses 92 percent of the donated funds for patient care, with only 8 percent going to administrative costs.
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Call 877-527-7454 (or 877KARS4KIDS) to donate your car and get a hotel voucher. In addition to the usual free pick-up and a receipt that makes your donation tax deductible, this charity also provides a voucher for 2 night and 3 days at a hotel, which you can chose among 40 participating resorts. Kars 4 Kids is a nationwide organization providing support for educational, material and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children. The charity also provides fast pick-ups and will come to you in 24 to 72 hours.
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