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How do I Donate?

The donation form can be printed off this website and mailed to: Cars for Charity, 8300 Blakeland Dr., Littleton, CO 80125 with the signed title.

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Submit the donation form online. The signed title and keys will be picked up with the vehicle. The vehicle will not be picked up if the signed title is not in the vehicle. If you have questions please call 303-853-GIVE (4483) or Karis Community at 303-355-5546.

Title

Vehicles cannot be sold without a clear title. A vehicle will not be picked up unless a signed title has been sent or delivered to Cars for Charity. The donor must sign the back of the title exactly as it is in the front. The title is signed over to Cars for Charity. If you do not have a title, you can obtain a duplicate title at your county Department of Motor Vehicle.

Tax Deduction

The tax laws for donating vehicles worth more than $500 changed on Jan.1, 2005. Under the new IRS rules, if the claimed value of the donated vehicle, boat, RV, or motorcycle is more than $500 and the vehicle is sold, the taxpayer can only claim the gross proceeds from the sale. After the vehicle is sold, Cars for Charity will send the donor a statement with the amount the vehicle sold for at auction. Taxpayers can still deduct the fair market value of a vehicle worth $500 or less. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, Cars for Charity is not required to notify the donor of the selling price; the donor can claim up to $500 as a deduction.

Receipt

The tow truck driver will leave you a receipt from Cars for Charity. Please keep the receipt for your tax records. Cars for Charity Federal Tax ID# 84-1479412. If the vehicle sells for over $500, Cars for Charity will send you a statement with the gross amount the vehicle sold for at auction.

Towing

Vehicles will be towed by Klode Distribution Center, after Cars for Charity receives your information. Vehicles are usually towed within four days of the car being released. Please remember to leave the keys in the glove box, remove the license plates and personal items. If the vehicle is in danger of being impounded, please indicate on your paperwork that this is a Rush Pick Up.

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