How to Donate Your Car for Diabetes

by Andrea Lott

Overview

The American Diabetes Association accepts donations of cars, trucks, and other vehicles for resale. The proceeds from the donated vehicle sales help fund the organization's diabetes research and education efforts. When you donate a car for diabetes, it may be tax deductible because the American Diabetes Association holds nonprofit 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. The American Diabetes Association accepts running and non-running cars, trucks, boats, and RVs from all 50 states, and the donation costs the donor nothing.

Step 1

Call the American Diabetes Association vehicle donation program toll-free at (800) 232-6570. Answer the phone operator's questions about your vehicle and let him know whether you have the title to your vehicle or not.
Step 2

Schedule a time and place with the phone operator for the American Diabetes Association volunteer to come pick up your vehicle within three to four days of your call.
Step 3

Attend the scheduled vehicle pickup. Give the volunteer your car's title if you have it. Accept from the volunteer the receipt which can be used for tax purposes, if applicable.

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Car Title (Optional)
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Title (Optional)
The American Diabetes Association sells your car after you donate it. If your car sells for more than $500, they will send you a letter after the sale outlining the proceeds the organization received. You can use this letter when calculating the deduction for your charitable contribution on your tax return.
The American Diabetes Association sells your car after you donate it. If your car sells for more than $500, they will send you a letter after the sale outlining the proceeds the organization received. You can use this letter when calculating the deduction for your charitable contribution on your tax return.
The IRS changed its regulations regarding tax deductions from charitable contributions in 2005. Check with your tax adviser to see what, if any, tax savings you can receive from your vehicle donation.
The IRS changed its regulations regarding tax deductions from charitable contributions in 2005. Check with your tax adviser to see what, if any, tax savings you can receive from your vehicle donation.

Overview