Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-donation Questions
Yes! You may designate someone as the point of contact (POC) to be present on your behalf at the time of the pickup of your donated vehicle. Please provide us with the name of your POC and prepare the person meeting the tow driver by explaining that they’ll need to hand over the signed title and keys. If you are not able to appoint anyone, please let us know and we will try our best to help. Please also remember to remove all personal belongings from the vehicle.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Once you have provided us with all necessary information via the online vehicle donation form or over the phone with one of our vehicle donation representatives , we will arrange to have a licensed tow company pick up your vehicle at a time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up and taken to one of our many sale locations where it will be sold — all at no cost to you.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
No, we’ll can accept your vehicle donation even if it failed a smog test. We will take care of smog and inspections.
At pickup you will be given a receipt that releases you from future liability for you donated vehicle.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
It is possible to donate without the title. Please call one of our friendly vehicle donation specialists toll-free at 866-513-1889 and they will help you with your title questions.
We take donations Nationwide and we will come to your home or office at a time convenient to you. Pickup is always Free and there are no costs to you at all.
If you have questions about your state, or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
No, there is absolutely no cost to you for the vehicle pickup, towing or donation processing and we also take care of all DMV paperwork.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
We can accept the vehicle if you have a copy of the death certificate and documentation that you are the official inheritor of the deceased’s vehicle.
Unfortunately we cannot accept abandoned vehicles.
Contact your local police to list the vehicle as abandoned or find out if a local junkyard can pick it up.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Some of the benefits of donating to a Jewish charity:
- You get a fast & easy pickup of your vehicle by donation professionals
- Help or give back to people who sacrificed so much for our nation
- Turn that unwanted vehicle into an IRS tax deduction
- Free up space in your garage or drive-way.
- Our fast and easy Pickup and Towing means we work around your schedule.
- No need to pay hefty vehicle repair bills
- Avoid the costs associated with selling your vehicle
- No need to pay for advertising to try and sell your vehicle
- Avoid privacy and possible security risk of having people come to your home
- No more costs of vehicle registration and insurance
The Jewish Kindness Network is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity.
Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and independence that allows all individuals to live the best life possible by uniting dozens of supporting causes under one unique program.
The CarsForJewishCauses.org vehicle donation program empowers you to take action and support the causes you care about.
Simply decide what cause or charity you want to support and we do the rest!
Jewish Kindness Network
Tax ID: 83-3105773
If you need assistance, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Yes! You can donate almost any vehicle that doesn’t run to our charity.
If you have vehicle that hasn’t been in running condition for a while, fill out our online form or give us a call at 866-513-1889 and vehicle donation specialist will help you.
With some vehicles, where the cost to pickup the vehicle exceeds the value, we may have to decline the donation.
We have made the vehicle donation process easy, fast and safe for vehicle donors.
[1] Contact us
Fill out the easy online vehicle donation form
or
Talk to vehicle donation specialist at CarsForJewishCauses.org, call 866-513-1889 for help.
[2] Fast, free pickup for your vehicle
One of our vehicle processing specialist will arrange to have your vehicle picked at your convenience, at your location by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing partner.
vehicle pickup is always free and you will incur no costs for making you donation
If you need to change the pickup time, or have issues with the pickup please call 866-513-1889
At pickup our towing specialist will issue a receipt at the time of pickup which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been picked up. The receipt will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the vehicle you are donating.
This is your tax receipt if the sale value of your vehicle does not exceed $500.
[3] Save money on your taxes
Processing your picked up vehicle usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks but in some cases may take longer due to particular state title requirements or title laws.
Once your donation has sold you will be notified by email of the value of your donation. (If you do not have email, you will be notified by mail)
If your vehicle sells for more than $500 your receipt will be for the sale amount. Otherwise you can claim the fair market value of your vehicle up to $500.
You will be give a secure login account and you will be able to download all the documents you need to take a donation tax deduction.
[4] You helped Jewish families
The Jewish Kindness Network is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity.
Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and independence that allows all individuals to live the best life possible by uniting dozens of supporting causes under one unique program.
The CarsForJewishCauses.org vehicle donation program empowers you to take action and support the causes you care about.
Simply decide what cause or charity you want to support and we do the rest!
Jewish Kindness Network
Tax ID: 83-3105773
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
We accept all vehicle donations, and in most cases, we also accept boats, motorcycles, RV’s, and campers and more.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Examples of vehicle types we accept are:
CARS: Classic Car, Sports Car, Luxury Car, Speciality Car, Antique Car, Auto, Automobile, Vehicle, SUV.
BOATS: Yacht, Dinghy, Vessel, Rowboat, Trawler, Sailboat, Houseboat, Motorboat, Speedboat, Camper Boat, Fishing Boat, Pontoon Boat, Boston Whaler, Bowrider Boat, Catamaran, Cuddy Cabin Boat, Chris-Craft Boats, Center Console Boat, Jetski Jet Ski, Waverunner, Personal Watercraft.
RV’s: Recreational Vehicle, Diesel RV, Class A RV, Class B RV, Class C RV, 4×4 Class B RV, 4×4 Class C RV, Diesel Class A RV, Diesel Class B RV, Diesel Class C RV.
5th WHEEL: 5th Wheel Camper, 5th Wheel RV, 5th Wheel Trailer, 5th Wheel Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel Toy Hauler, 5th Wheel Truck.
CAMPERS: Camper Van, Camper Car, Camper Bus, Camper Truck, Camper Truck, Pop-up Camper, Teardrop Camper.
TRAILERS: Boat Trailer, Horse Trailer, Coach Trailer, Travel Trailer, Sport Utility Trailer, Toy Hauler.
MOTORHOMES: Motor Home, Diesel Motorhome, Class A Motorhome, Class B Motorhome, Class C Motorhome, 4×4 Class B Motorhome, 4×4 Class C Motorhome, Diesel Class A Motorhome, Diesel Class B Motorhome, Diesel Class C Motorhome.
VANS: Minivan, Step Van, Cargo Van, Church Van, Student Van, Carpool Van, Passenger Van, Commercial Van, Camper Minivan, Refrigerated Van.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:
BUSSES: School Bus, Shuttle Bus.
TRUCKS: 4×4 Truck, Diesel Truck.
MOTORCYCLES: Motorbike, Dirt Bike, Motor Bike, Motor Cycle, Moped, Scooter.
TRACTORS: Tractor Trailer.
ATV, Golf Cart, Snowmobile.
EQUIPMENT: Farm Equipment, Heavy Equipment.
Pickup Questions
Vehicle donations considered accessible for safe towing are typically parked in the front driveway, in front of the home or apartment building, or on the street and without any other vehicles or other items blocking the intended donation. The tow operators typically cannot access areas that do not have a direct path to the vehicle backyards and back alleyways, nor underground structures or other. Usually, all four tires should be inflated as well. We strive to consider every vehicle donation, so if you’re not sure whether or not your vehicle is accessible for safe towing, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
No. For states that require a smog certificate or safety inspection, you can still donate your vehicle without a smog certificate or safety inspection.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Only cancel your vehicle’s insurance AFTER you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle.
If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle.
This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
If state notification is required, it is up to the donor or owner of the donated vehicle to complete this process. Please do not rely on the pickup driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
At pickup you will get a receipt that is your proof of donation and release of liability.
Processing your vehicle usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks but in some cases may take longer due to particular state title requirements or title laws.
Once your donation has sold you will be notified by email of the value of your donation. (If you do not have email, you will be notified by mail)
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
At pickup, all we need is the title and keys. A certified towing professional will give you a temporary vehicle donation receipt which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been donated & picked up.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
CarsForJewishCauses.org has a network of professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing partners throughout the U.S. that will pickup your vehicle donation. You will be contacted to arrange a time of pickup that is convenient for you. Pickup is always free.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
We can usually arrange to have your vehicle picked up as quickly as possible.
A local towing company will be in touch to schedule a pickup within 24 hours after you contact us.
Pickup is usually scheduled for a day or two later, but if you need your vehicle picked up sooner, we’ll do our best to help.
Just call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
No! Just remove all personal belongings from the vehicle and leave the keys and title in the glove compartment.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Once you have contacted us, one of our representatives will arrange to have your vehicle towed away at your convenience by our professionally licensed, bonded and insured drivers.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
We have made the vehicle donation process easy, fast and safe for vehicle donors.
[1] Contact us
Fill out the easy online vehicle donation form
or
Talk to vehicle donation specialist at CarsForJewishCauses.org, call 866-513-1889 for help.
[2] Fast, free pickup for your vehicle
One of our vehicle processing specialist will arrange to have your vehicle picked at your convenience, at your location by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing partner.
vehicle pickup is always free and you will incur no costs for making you donation
If you need to change the pickup time, or have issues with the pickup please call 866-513-1889
At pickup our towing specialist will issue a receipt at the time of pickup which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been picked up. The receipt will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the vehicle you are donating.
This is your tax receipt if the sale value of your vehicle does not exceed $500.
[3] Save money on your taxes
Processing your picked up vehicle usually takes around 4 to 6 weeks but in some cases may take longer due to particular state title requirements or title laws.
Once your donation has sold you will be notified by email of the value of your donation. (If you do not have email, you will be notified by mail)
If your vehicle sells for more than $500 your receipt will be for the sale amount. Otherwise you can claim the fair market value of your vehicle up to $500.
You will be give a secure login account and you will be able to download all the documents you need to take a donation tax deduction.
[4] You helped Jewish families
The Jewish Kindness Network is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity.
Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and independence that allows all individuals to live the best life possible by uniting dozens of supporting causes under one unique program.
The CarsForJewishCauses.org vehicle donation program empowers you to take action and support the causes you care about.
Simply decide what cause or charity you want to support and we do the rest!
Jewish Kindness Network
Tax ID: 83-3105773
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Tax Questions
Yes! As long as you submit your donation form by December 31st for a vehicle with a clear title, you can still count it as a charitable contribution for the same tax year. *For a donation to qualify for a contribution, the vehicle must be picked up and sold in a timely fashion with all paperwork submitted and completed.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
The Jewish Kindness Network is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity.
Our goal is to promote health, wellness, and independence that allows all individuals to live the best life possible by uniting dozens of supporting causes under one unique program.
The CarsForJewishCauses.org vehicle donation program empowers you to take action and support the causes you care about.
Simply decide what cause or charity you want to support and we do the rest!
Jewish Kindness Network
Tax ID: 83-3105773
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Yes, at pickup our towing specialist will issue a receipt which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been picked up. It allows you to take the minimum tax deduction, up to $500 without further paperwork.
In addition, within 30 days of your vehicle sale, you will receive a tax receipt for the full sales value of your donation.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Yes, vehicle donations are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(19) organization and have been approved by the IRS to receive donated items and issue a tax-deductible donation receipts. Please check with your tax advisor to determine how you may benefit.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Per IRS Publication 561:
‣ If the donated vehicle is sold for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500.
‣ If it sells for more than $500, you can claim the amount for which the vehicle is sold.
We make it easy to get the maximum tax deduction for your vehicle donation! Just fill out the quick online form , or call 866-513-1889 and we will take care of the rest.
Please consult with your tax professional to determine how much you may claim for donating your vehicle.
Your vehicle donations to an IRS approved 501(c)(3) charity is tax deductible as follows:
For vehicle sold for under $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500.00 without any additional paperwork.
The preliminary tax receipt will be mailed after vehicle has been confirmed picked up.
If the gross proceeds for the sale of your donated vehicle exceeds $500.00, your deduction will be limited to the actual sale price.
We will provide you with a receipt stating the final sales price of your vehicle within 30 days of its sale.
We do all we can to maximize the selling price of your car, this way you can get a larger tax write off and more funds go back to our veterans.
Always check with your tax advisor or accountant to determine the amount of your benefit.
Here is a link to IRS Publication 526
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Title Questions
If the word “and/or” is not listed between the names of the parties/owners, then all parties will need to sign the title.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
We will handle all the transfer documents with compliance to your local state Department of Vehicle Services guidelines.
When your vehicle is picked up by our certified towing professional, you will be given a receipt that releases you from future liability for you donated vehicle.
If you have questions on how to donate, please call our Vehicle Donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
It is possible to donate without the title. Please call one of our friendly vehicle donation specialists toll-free at 866-513-1889 and they will help you with your title questions.
Most states require that you have a clear title to the vehicle; some states also require a notarized signature to complete a donation.
If your state requires a notary to sign the document, do not sign the title until you are in the presence of the notary.
If you cannot locate or have lost the Certificate of Title, we can help you obtain the proper documentation.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Covid-19 Questions
Fortunately, there should be no risks with donating your vehicle during this period. Our tow driver can pickup your vehicle while maintaining social distancing. You don’t need to be present during pickup & will leave the a receipt which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been picked up in at your door. We’ll email your tax receipt to you once your vehicle sells. We are happy to mail a hard copy upon request.
If you have questions or to donate, please call our helpful vehicle donation specialists for fast assistance at 866-513-1889
Definitely! You can still donate at this time. We’re keeping close contact with authorities to ensure our donors continue receiving the highest level of service possible with minimal delays. Just fill out our online form or give us a call at 866-513-1889 and vehicle donation specialist will help you.
Fortunately, there should be no risks with donating your vehicle during this period. Our tow driver can pickup your vehicle while maintaining social distancing. You don’t need to be present during pickup & will leave the a receipt which is a release of liability and confirmation that your vehicle has been picked up in at your door. We’ll email your tax receipt to you once your vehicle sells. We are happy to mail a hard copy upon request.
Call us at 866-513-1889 or fill out our online donation form and one of our helpful vehicle donation specialists will answer any questions or concerns you may have about donating during this time. We will make the process fast & easy for you.