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Vehicle Donation

Donate Your Vehicle to IDA

We turn your vehicles into advocacy, training and quality early intervention for children with special needs!

Kick off the summer feeling good by donating your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV or even plane.  Your generosity qualifies for a tax deduction and we’ll do the heavy lifting. 

Donate today by calling toll free 855-500-7433 | 855-500-RIDE. The pick-up is free and we will schedule it during a time that’s convenient for you.  We will give you a receipt and you will be able to deduct the gross sales price as an itemized deduction on your income taxes.

IDA will use the proceeds from the sale to support its mission of fostering collaboration between families and professionals working with children, birth to three with special needs.

See below for FAQs

Simply fill out the form; we'll do the rest.

Vehicle Donation FAQs

Does my car, truck, SUV, motorhome or motorcycle need to be running to qualify for donation?
No, the vehicle only needs to have an engine and be towable.  Vehicles that are in extremely poor condition or far from our tow range may be declined, as the cost to tow them may be more than the value of the vehicle.  Call our customer service representative to find out if your vehicle qualifies.

What paperwork do I need?
Just sign the title! (Please note: a clear title indicates the title is in the name of the donor without a lien.)

What if I lost the title (pink slip)?
You will need to get a duplicate title and call us when you have received it.

Do I get a receipt for my donation?
Yes, our driver will issue a tow receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt. The tow receipt will indicate your name, the year, make, model and the condition of the vehicle you are donating.

A tax receipt with our Federal ID number will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle. This will be your receipt for your charitable contribution.

Donors can claim the amount for which the vehicle sold as a deduction on their itemized tax return. You will be sent a tax receipt with this amount when the vehicle sells.

What can I claim as a deduction?
According to the tax law effective January 1, 2005, if the claimed value of the donated vehicle exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the sale.

What if my vehicle is valued over $500?
You are no longer required to have vehicles appraised.  The value you may claim will be the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle.

What do you do with the vehicles?
The vehicles are sold at a private auction.  The proceeds are used to support Infant Development Association of California.  Funds from vehicle donations help IDA’s mission of fostering collaboration between families and professionals working with children, birth to three with special needs.

How quickly can my vehicle be picked up?
Vehicles are picked up at a time that is convenient for you.  Call our representative to find out what times are available in your neighborhood.

How much of the profit from the donated vehicle goes to IDA?
A total of 70 percent of the revenue generated from the sale of vehicles brought to auction, excluding transport fees comes back to the station.

Do I have to be with the vehicle at the time of pick-up?
No. Special arrangements can be made by calling our representative.