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Why Choose Society of St. Vincent de Paul

for Your Vehicle Donation?

“Money raised locally serves the poor locally”

 
Driving to work, picking up our kids, visiting the doctor.
Simple tasks most of us do day in and day out — except for people in need.
But now, you can donate your used vehicle to the Society of St. Vincent de
Paul’s National Vehicle Donation Program and help change that.
    

The Official National Car Donation Program of
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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FAQ's

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What should I have before I call or go online to donate?

Please be ready to provide your vehicle’s year, make, model or vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage. The vehicle does not have to be running, but you will need to describe the condition of the vehicle and disclose any structural damage.
 

Can I donate a vehicle that does not run?

Yes, non-running vehicles can also assist those in need.

What happens after I submit my donation?

After completing the form a confirmation email will be sent to you once you select "Submit Now." You will print, send, and sign a copy of the confirmation email/odometer statement and send it with the signed vehicle title and any other pertinent documentation as required by your state to the Processing Center  and once we receive your paperwork we will start the vehicle donation pick up process.

Your vehicle automatically qualifies for the Rush program and we will immediately coordinate the pickup/drop off of your vehicle.

Our average pick up time is 1-2 business days from the date of assignment. After your vehicle is sold you will receive a receipt by mail for tax purposes. Please contact us at 800-322-8284 if you have any questions or special needs during the donation process.

Where will my vehicle go?

Auto-Donation.com employs an exclusive process called Best Venue to ensure that each donated vehicle generates the maximum donation for the charity.

Most vehicles are sold at live auctions to licensed dealers, recyclers and exporters from around the world. This competitive marketplace of buyers generates the greatest return for the charity while ensuring that your vehicle is sold in an efficient, environmentally friendly and legally compliant manner.
 

Some charitable rating agencies say you shouldn’t use a third party, so why is SVDP NVDP subcontracting or program to a third party?

The guidance of the rating agencies concerns programs where the charity receives a flat fee for the use of their name by a third party, versus program management by a third party. There are some questionable companies who contract to use a nonprofit’s agencies name and logo to raise funds and then just give them a flat fee unrelated to income or performance. This is frowned upon by rating agencies and the government. However, a percentage return program is viewed positively if the nonprofit receives more than 50% of the generated income. The SVDP NVDP vendor’s performance in this area is exemplary, with 70-80% on average being returned to the nonprofit; and is one of the nation’s most trusted and respected vehicle donation firms.

When will I receive my tax receipt?

You will receive a tax receipt within 45 days after your vehicle gets picked up.

What can I claim as a deduction?

You can deduct the value of your vehicle only if you itemize deductions when filing your taxes. Under the current IRS law, you may only deduct the ACTUAL sale price of your vehicle or $499 which ever is greater. A receipt indicating the sale price and date will be sent to you within 30 days from the date of pick up. For more information, please visit the following link and refer to the documents listed below:

http://www.irs.gov/charities

a.IRS Form 8283 and 1098-C b.Publication 4303, A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations c.Publication 1220, 526, and 561

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Vehicle Donation Program Resources

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IRS Vehicle
Donations Guide		 NVDP Program Statistics
   
 

The proceeds from every vehicle donation go directly to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to provide basic services for those in need.  Return from your vehicle donation will support those in need by providing…


Advocacy for the poor

Assistance for the disabled

Crime victim support

Disaster relief

Eldercare and health services

Emergency transportation

Employment services

Homeless shelters

Housing units

Indigent burial

Job training

Nutritional education

Personal and family counseling

Prison ministry

Food pantries

Dining halls

Free legal assistance

Free Medical/Dental

Free pharmacies

GED education

Home visits

Shelters for abused women

Soup kitchens

Substance abuse assistance

Thrift Stores

Twinning, domestic and foreign

Youth-in-Crisis services

  

 

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 National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul One of the oldest charitable organizations in the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (www.svdpusa.org) is a Catholic lay organization of more than 690,000 men and women throughout the world who voluntarily join together to grow spiritually and offer person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in 142 countries on five continents.  With the U.S. headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., membership in the United States totals more than 146,000 in 4,600 communities.  Programs include home visits, housing assistance, disaster relief, job training and placement, food pantries, dining halls, clothing, transportation and utility costs, care for the elderly and medicine.  SVdP serves more than 14 million people in need each year, performs more than 644,000 visits to people in their homes, and delivers more than 7 million service hours to those in need.  Society of St. Vincent de Paul

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