Wondering what to do with your used car, truck, motorcycle, or other vehicle? Donate it today and make a difference by supporting our work for safer and more accessible biking across Colorado.
Whether you’re making a move to go car-free or just making an upgrade to your current vehicle, vehicle donations to Bicycle Colorado are convenient and easy—and they may qualify you for a tax deduction! Best of all, your vehicle donation will make a big difference in supporting Bicycle Colorado.
Why not donate your vehicle today? All you need to do is complete the simple online form from our partners at Vehicles for Charity, or call 1-866-628-2277, and they’ll take care of the rest. Vehicles for Charity will arrange to have your donation towed and provide you with a tax-deductible receipt, all at no charge to you.
You can donate most any vehicle, including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. They do not have to be currently running. Your vehicle donation will be sold at an auction or to salvage depending on condition.
Bicycle Colorado benefits by receiving a cash donation that supports both new and ongoing programs, while also helping us expand community awareness through local events.
You benefit by potentially reducing your taxable income when you itemize deductions. Donating also saves you the hassle and expense of selling your car—no advertising costs, no privacy or security concerns, and no need to keep paying for registration, insurance, or repairs while waiting for a buyer.
Bicycle Colorado is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return.
The title to the car must be in your name. Vehicles for Charity will also need some information about where the car is located and its condition. This will assist them in scheduling appropriate towing arrangements.
A towing company will call you to schedule the pick-up of your vehicle. You will need to give the driver the keys to the vehicle, as well as your signed title.
The IRS allows you to take a charitable tax deduction on your federal income tax form equal to the amount the vehicle sells for at auction, unless it sells for less than $500. If your vehicle sells for less than $500, you may deduct no more than $500. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you will need to include the IRS Form 1098C. Vehicles for Charity will supply this documentation after your vehicle sells. We recommend you consult your tax advisor with questions about your deduction.
Bicycle Colorado has partnered with Vehicles For Charity to process vehicle donations. Just call 1-866-628-2277, and they will answer any other questions you may have and make arrangements to pick up your donation.
In some cases, Vehicles for Charity can take your car, running or not. However, it must have an engine and be towable. Contact a representative at 1-866-628-2277 to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up.
Vehicles for Charity makes donating your car as simple and convenient as possible. A tow company will contact you within three business days.
Special arrangements can be made by calling a Vehicles for Charity representative at 1-866-628-2277.
For states that require smog certificates or safety inspections, you may donate your vehicle without these documents.
Donors are no longer responsible for determining the deductible value of their donation. Instead, they will receive IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes if the proceeds from the sale exceed $500, stating the amount of the gross proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle. The amount listed on IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes, will be the gross proceeds of the deductible donation.
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.
An IRS Form 1098-C, “Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes,” will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale, stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500 and you have submitted your social security number. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution.
The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself.
Effective January 1, 2005, 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.
