Car Donation Programs - Guide For successfully donating a vehicle to charity

Lafayette Community Center Foundation

There are several steps you should take to be sure there will be no unwanted surprises that pop up during the donation process.

First, check up on the charity - See who they are and what their organization supports. You want to be sure the money is going to a worth while cause that you support. Read More about Checking up on the Charity

Second, if you are interested in deducting the value of the donation you will need to be sure the charity you are considering donating to is a registered organization. Read more Tax deduction information for donating a car

Third, determine what the fair market value of your donation is. If you are asking for tax deduction documents for your contribution you will need to know the fair market value so you can know the exemption limit. Determining the fair market value of your donation

Fourth, You are responsible for knowing what you have to do to legally contribute your vehicle. There are hundreds of charities that accept car donations and they are not all the same. What are your responsibilities as a car donor?

Your car donation is very important to the charities that rely on the contribution. You want to have a positive experience when donating a vehicle so you have to understand the process involved. This guide will be a valuable resource for you.