Car Charities - The "Charity Cars" Donation Process
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New Car Donation Procedures as of January 1, 2005
To donate a vehicle Call Tollfree 1-800-CHARITY (1-800-242-7489 Extension 2) or Donate Online at Charity Cars Online Car Donation Form. Once we receive your information we will make an initial determination whether your vehicle may be suitable to be used as a "program" car (to be provided to a needy family, individual or non-profit organization) or whether the vehicle will be sold at auction or for salvage. If your vehicle is not suitable to be a "program" car, (In the sole opinion of Charity Cars and/or its representatives), we will either email or send you a letter stating that "your vehicle does not meet our criteria to be a program car. Your vehicle will be sold and you will be sent a tax-voucher within 30 days of the sale that will include the sales price that you must use to value your donation."
If your vehicle is tentatively accepted to be used as a "program" car we will either e-mail or send you a letter stating that "based on the information that you have provided regarding the condition of your vehicle, your vehicle may be used in our program and be provided to a disadvantaged person. Once we receive your signed, transferable title, we will make arrangements to have your vehicle picked up and inspected by a repair facility or a representative of Charity Cars. (Included in this letter will be a summary of the condition of the vehicle that you are donating, if there are any discrepancies please contact us immediately. Once the vehicle has been picked-up it cannot be returned to you.) If the condition of the vehicle has been accurately conveyed to our representatives, (In the sole opinion of Charity Cars and/or its representatives), then your vehicle will be used as a "program" car and be provided to a needy client and we will send you a tax-voucher stating that you may deduct the "fair market value" of your donation within 30 days of the pick up. (Assistance in determining the "fair market value" can be found at Kelly Blue Books� website.) If, based on inspection, your vehicle has not been accurately represented to us then your vehicle will be sold and you will be sent a tax-voucher within 30 days of the sale that will include the sales price that you must use for your tax deduction."
If your vehicle does not meet our "program" criteria, it will be sold. The tow service will contact you to schedule a convenient time to pick up your vehicle at no charge. In preparing your vehicle's title for transfer, sign your name where it states "seller" exactly as it appears on the title.
The tow truck driver will pick up your vehicle as well as the title. If you are uncomfortable about handing your title to the tow truck driver, you can make prior arrangements with the donation representative to mail your title to the Charity Cars headquarters.
Once the vehicle is sold you will receive a tax-voucher within 30 days of the sale reflecting the sales price that you may deduct. If, on the other hand, your vehicle is accepted as a "program" car, you will receive a tax-voucher stating that you may deduct the "fair market value."(According to the IRS, the donor, not the recipient charity, must determine the "fair market value" which the IRS describes as the price that a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on if neither were pressured to do so. Assistance with vehicle values can be found at Kelly Blue Book's website.)
For additional information about the Charity Cars car donation program or to make an vehicle, cash or land donation, please contact: Call Tollfree 1-800-CHARITY (1-800-242-7489) Car Donations Line
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Charity Cars, Inc.
750 Miami Springs Drive
Longwood, FL 32779
tel: 1-407-786-5050 Extension 2
fax: 1-407-786-4949
website: http://www.800charitycars.org/
email: info@800charitycars.org
Online Form: Charity Cars Online Car Donation Form
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DISCLAIMER:
* Based on the fact that the vast majority of donated vehicles are not eligible to be 'program' cars (Charity Cars bases its decisions on many factors including, but not limited to, year, make, model, mileage, condition, location, recipient, repair and funding limitations.) and since placing a vehicle with a client is the exception rather than the rule, donors should assume that their vehicle will be sold at auction or for salvage with the proceeds returning to Charity Cars Inc. (unless notified in writing that their vehicle will be provided to a disadvantaged person). Although most of the vehicles donated are not of sufficient quality to be 'program' cars, Charity Cars appreciates each and every car donation as they all help to fulfill our missions!
PRIVACY STATEMENT FROM CHARITY CARS, INC.
Charity Cars collects non-public personal information about you. Charity Cars does not disclose any non-public personal information about you to anyone, except as permitted by law. Your confidence in Charity Cars is important and we want you to know that your personal information is safe with us. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at Charity Cars.
Thank you for your continued support, and please... when you find you are in the position or need to donate a car, think of Charity Cars
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