How to Donate a Car to Charity in Whidbey Island, Washington

Your donated car is towed to the auction center free of charge.

In Whidbey Island, Washington, you can donate cars to local or nationwide charitable organizations, which will sell them at auctions to the highest bidder. The proceeds go to help organizations like the Rotary Club of South Whidbey Island, which provides services from roadside cleanup to polio vaccinations. As the donor, you get to choose the organization. The donation form only takes a few minutes to complete, and though Whidbey Island is detached from Washington state, you can still arrange for home pickup.

Things You'll Need

• Lien-free title

Instructions

1. Visit either Donateforcharity.com or Donateacarusa.com and click on the list of charities. Select the charity to which you would like to donate. For local donations, there are several organizations you can select.

2. Click on the donation form or call the organization's 800 number. You must provide the car's odometer reading, year, make, model and condition when completing the donation form. Make sure you specify which organization you want your donation to benefit.

3. Schedule a pickup for your donation. A local towing company will contact you within 24 hours of completing the donation questionnaire. Your vehicle will be picked up free of charge. The towing company will provide you with a receipt.

4. Keep the receipt on file to receive your tax deduction. The highest deduction you can claim is $500, unless your donation sells for more then $500. If so, you will receive an IRS Form 1098-C indicating the actual sale amount.

Tips & Warnings

• It is permissible to donate almost any type of motor vehicle, regardless of condition.

References

• Donate For Charity
• Donate Car USA
• Donate Car USA: Donate your car to South Whidbey Island Rotary Club Foundation