Start your engines. Call 877-952-2872 to make a vehicle donation today.

Your Vehicle Donation Changes Lives

The proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help fund ministries that are feeding the hungry, housing those without homes and providing care and comfort to seniors, veterans and other vulnerable people.   


A smiling young man with a beard and a blue denim shirt leans in the driver's side window of an empty car.
A little boy and girl lean out the driver's side window of a blue parked car. They're smiling in a donated vehicle.

Tax benefits

If your vehicle brings more than $500, you will receive a receipt for the sale price. For sales of less than $500, you may claim the fair market value, up to $500. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Donation process

We make it easy! Call CCUSA or fill out a brief informational form. We’ll schedule a convenient pickup time. Once we hold the title, we will sell your vehicle and provide the tax receipt.

Eligible vehicles

Cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, farm machinery and most other motorized vehicles may be eligible, whether in running condition or not.

The Impact

Your gift to Catholic Charities USA is more than a one-time donation. The impact of your generosity and support of the Catholic Charities mission will long be felt.

12,820 

Clients connected to primary care providers 

6,000

Children in Head Start 

460,000

Hours of volunteer service

The simple steps to donate a vehicle

It’s easy to start the ball rolling. Read here or download a full list of FAQs about the donation process. 

In most states, you will need the clear title, but if you don’t have it, please call us anyway; other arrangements may be made. Any listed lien holder must be cleared and/or have an accompanying bank release. We are available to answer questions seven days a week during regular hours of operation. Call us toll-free at 877-95-CC-USA (877-952-2872).

Yes! We accept most vehicles, running or not. It must be in one piece, have an engine and be accessible to a tow truck. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete our secure online vehicle donation form or call us toll-free at 877-95-CC-USA (877-952-2872), seven days a week during regular hours of operation.

Yes! Vehicle donations are tax-deductible. Individual tax situations vary. For specific tax-related questions, please consult your tax advisor or refer to IRS Publication 4303.

Most vehicles are sold through local auctions, and we work to get the highest return for you and for CCUSA. Per IRS guidelines, you may claim fair market value on your donation, up to the actual sale price. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, the maximum amount of your deduction will be the sales price of the vehicle, which will be listed on your IRS Form 1098-C.

Will Flores is senior director of online giving.

Questions? Contact us.

Will Flores
Senior Director, Online Giving
571-527-3289 | Email

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