Donate your car to help homeless animals and receive a charity tax deduction in the process. You’ll be getting rid of a vehicle taking up space in your garage or driveway and avoiding costly repairs, insurance and the headache and hassle of selling a vehicle. It’s an all-around winning scenario.
In addition to your car, here is a list of other vehicles that you may also donate:
- Truck
- Boat
- Motorcycle
- Trailer
- Motor home or RV
- ATV
- Watercraft
How a vehicle donation benefits the animals:
By making a vehicle donation, you will be supporting pets in need. The money from the sale of your vehicle will go towards funding the animal rescue work, spay and neuter surgeries, and educational work.
Car donation tax deduction:
After you donate your car to us, you will receive a car donation tax write-off for your charitable contribution to Hounds in Pounds, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal organization.
What do I need to donate my car?
The title to the car must be in your name. We will also need some information about where the car is located and the condition of the car. This will assist us in scheduling appropriate towing arrangements.
How to donate my vehicle:
Hounds in Pounds collaborates with our trusted vehicle donation partner, Vehicles for Charity, to make the process of donating your car quick, simple and painless.
Call to get started:
You only need to call Vehicles for Charity at directly at 866-628-2277 and tell them you are donating your car to Hounds in Pounds. Vehicles for Charity will arrange for free pickup of vehicle within 24-48 hours of your car, boat or other vehicle. There is no cost to you. Your vehicle can be picked up from your home, office or even a repair shop.
Charitable contribution receipt:
In exchange for your vehicle and signed title, the tow company will give you a pick-up receipt for your records. After your vehicle is sold, Vehicles for Charity will provide you with a tax receipt. If your car is sold for more than $500, in addition to the tax receipt, CARS will supply you with an IRS 1098-C form.
Charity tax deductions:
Hounds in Pounds encourages you to speak with your tax advisor concerning your charitable vehicle donation. Your tax preparer can provide you with detailed advice and instructions about itemizing your deductions on your taxes to receive a tax break for your gift to the animals. A professional can also advise you about particular IRS forms that you may need to fill out and submit with your taxes.
Note: If you are interested in donating a vehicle, please review the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines for tax deduction allowances. Hounds in Pounds partners with a wholesaler to sell donated vehicles, so the amount of your donation may not be the same as the private party sale value of your vehicle.