Our representatives can answer all of your questions about the program and begin processing your donation. Also, we have answers to the most frequently asked questions here for your convenience:

What can I donate?

Is my donation tax-deductible? 

What do I need to do to donate my car?

Will you pick up my car?

How is the value of my car determined?

What can I donate?

You can donate most vehicles to Colorado Public Radio, including cars, trucks, boats, airplanes, motorcycles and recreational vehicles.

Your vehicle will be either sold at auction or sent to an auto recycler and a portion of the proceeds of the sale will come to Colorado Public Radio.

Currently, Colorado Public Radio's Car Donation program accepts donations in the Denver metro area and most areas throughout the state. Call us for details.

Is my donation tax-deductible? 

Yes. Colorado Public Radio is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. All donations to CPR qualify as a charitable deduction on your federal income tax return.

What do I need to donate my car? 

The title to the car must be in your name. We will also need some information about where the car is located and the condition of the car. This will assist us in scheduling appropriate towing arrangements.

Yes, a tow 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. You will be instructed on how to sign the title.

The driver may have you sign some paperwork authorizing the tow. The driver will leave you a tow receipt showing that he/she collected the vehicle on behalf of Colorado Public Radio via Vehicles for Charity.

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, we will need to get additional information from you so that we can send you the IRS form 1098C. We recommend you consult your tax advisor with questions about your deduction.