Vehicle Donation
Donate your Car, Truck, Boat, or RV!
Support 1,800 kids and family members in Sacramento. The vehicle doesn't need to be running and we'll take care of the paperwork.
STEP 1
Complete the Online Vehicle Donation form.
For questions
E-mail: cars@stanfordhome.org
FAX: (916) 344-0196
Phone: (916) 565-CARS (2277) or (800) 440-5084
STEP 2
Our towing service will contact you to arrange a time and place for pick-up.
We will pick up your vehicle and provide you with a receipt.
A second receipt will be mailed documenting the dollar amount we received from the sale of your vehicle.
STEP 3
Your tax return looks better...
Your donation spurs the efforts of an entire team dedicated to supporting children and families in turmoil.
That's all there is to it!
Benefits to you are:
- We do the paperwork and DMV
- Free towing
- Tax deduction
- Support a worthy cause - Stanford Home for Children
Still have questions? See our list of FAQ's
QUICK FACTS
You are eligible for an itemized TAX DEDUCTION for your vehicle donation. Our service is totally free and includes convenient pick-up of your car, truck, or RV anywhere in the Sacramento area.
We are operated in Sacramento. All proceeds from your donation will stay local and support Sacramento Families.
A vehicle can have a BIG dollar impact on Stanford Home for Children's programs. (Donating a newer vehicle is better than donating a junker which gives little or nothing to your non-profit.)
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs my vehicle donation tax-deductible?
Do you accept all vehicles?
How should I prepare my vehicle for pick-up when I donate it?
Must a vehicle be operational when I donate it?
Is a title required when I donate a vehicle?
What if I have lost my title for the vehicle I want to donate?
Is my vehicle donation tax-deductible?
Your donation is a charitable contribution that can be deducted from your taxes if you itemize deductions.
Do you accept all vehicles?
We try to accept as many vehicles as possible. We occasionally accept boats, RVs and motorcycles. The best way to find out if your vehicle will be accepted, is by calling our toll free donation number or completing the online donation wizard. How should I prepare my vehicle for pick-up when I donate it?
Be sure to remove all of your personal items from the vehicle. You may receive further instructions from our representative when arrangements for the pick-up are made. Must a vehicle be operational when I donate it?
No. Vehicles do not have to be in running order to be accepted for donation. However, they should be in a condition to be towed. Is a title required when I donate a vehicle?
A free and clear title is usually required, but not always. This is determined by the age of the vehicle and the state in which it is registered. We're happy to help you with this part of the donation process; just call (800) 440-5084 or (916) 565-CARS (2277) to find out if your state requires title paperwork for vehicle donations.