VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM

Donate your used vehicle, take a tax deduction and help us help more horses in need

it is truly as simple as 1,2,3...

Do you have a car, boat, RV that you don't use anymore?  How about a snowmobile, jet ski or commercial vehicle?   Do you want to sell it but simply don't have the time to advertise it and show it?  Bright Futures Farm can take that vehicle off of your hands, sell it and use the proceeds to help more horses in need.  We are working with the largest car donation program in the country which helps organizations such as the United Way,  American Cancer Society and now, Bright Futures Farm.  Since 1992 they have helped with the donation of over 400,000 vehicles from individuals like you to help many national and local charities keep their programs in place.

We have been working with Car Program, LLC (www.donateacar.com) since 2002.  Help them help us by donating rather than selling that vehicle you no longer use.  In some instances, the value you could write off may be more than a dealer would give you in trade, or more than you could get from an outright sale.  And you save the time and hassle of selling it yourself.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?

1.  We have two ways to donate your car. 

Click here to complete the on line vehicle donation form.

Or  click here for the printable version, complete it then, fax it to Car Program LLC at 916-631-4336

 If you have trouble with either form, call them toll free at 800-513-6560.  They can fax you the form, or mail it to you.

Once Car Program, LLC office receives your completed form, a representative from Car Program LLC  will be in touch with you to arrange pickup.  They are usually in touch within four business days.  

2.  Car Program LLC will arrange for pickup of your vehicle by a professional, licensed, insured and bonded towing company.

3.  You will be issued a donor's receipt from Car Program LLC for your vehicle which you should retain for tax purposes.

Some frequently asked questions. . .

WHAT CAN I DONATE?

Car Program LLC accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DONATE MY VEHICLE?

Car Program LLC would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call them anyway.  It is possible that other arrangements may be made.  Please call Car Program LLC toll-free at 1-800-513-6560 seven days a week.

MY CAR HASN'T RUN IN YEARS, CAN I STILL DONATE IT?

Yes, they are able to accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing).  To find out if Car Program LLC can accept your vehicle, please complete and submit their online donation form .

DO YOU ACCEPT VEHICLES FROM ANY STATE?

Yes.  They can pick up cars throughout the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

HOW IS THE VALUE OF MY CAR DETERMINED?

In short, the IRS allows you, the donor, as of January 1, 2005, to deduct the gross sale price.  It is always prudent to consult your tax advisor prior to taking any deduction. 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO DONATE MY CAR?

Car Program, LLC will arrange for a towing company to contact you via telephone within three to four business days at the latest.  If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as they are oftentimes able to accommodate rush orders as well.  

HOW WILL MY CAR BE PICKED UP?

The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim a tax deduction of (a) the value of your vehicle up to $500 or (b) if they sell the vehicle for more than $500 they will mail you a postcard with that value for your tax purposes.  You no longer have to worry about how to determine the value of your car.

For additional information, the IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property.  Here is a link to IRS Publication 4303 - A Donor's Guide to Car Donations.  You need Adobe Reader to view this file - click here to download the free reader. 

THANK YOU!