Donate Your Vehicle To The Arc

Donate your used car, van, truck, boat with a trailer, or recreational vehicle seven days a week, 24 hours a day. It’s as easy as filling out our online donation form.

Prefer to speak to a person? Call us at 1-877-ARC-CAR0 (1-877-272-2270) and one of our friendly operators will assist you.

Hours of Operation
Monday – Thurs: 8 am – 8 pm (EST)
Friday: 8 am – 7 pm (EST)
Saturday 9 am – 7 pm (EST)
Sunday Closed

Vehicle donations made to a charitable not-for-profit organization are tax deductible. The best practice is to consult with a tax professional on how to maximize your tax deduction since every car donation and tax situation is unique. In general, the IRS limits the tax deduction to the gross proceeds from the sale of the car, truck, or other vehicle. Charitable contributions must be itemized on Schedule A of Form 1040 to qualify. If the total deduction claimed on the tax return exceeds $500, Form 8283 "Non-cash Charitable Contributions" must also be completed and attached.

To learn more on what a donors responsibilities are prior to making a car donation, please consult the "Donors Guide to Vehicle Donations" found in IRS Publication 4303. The file may be read with Adobe Reader.

Free Pickup and Other Benefits

• Free Towing whether it’s running or not, you can donate your automobile anywhere in the U.S.

• Eliminate the hassle of repairing, advertising, and selling your car by letting courteous, trained staff handle all the details.

• Qualify for an IRS Tax deduction.

• Support The Arc’s vision of a world where people with disabilities are fully included. Rest assured that your donation directly supports our programs and services.

Maximize Your Car Donation Tax Deduction in Moments

Simply call our toll free number 1-877-ARC-CAR0 (1-877-272-2270) with the year, make and model of your vehicle, the general condition, the vehicle identification number, and with title and lien in hand. We will handle the rest. Our friendly operators are glad to answer any questions you may have. They will arrange a convenient time for free auto towing, and mail your tax form "Non-Cash Charitable Contributions" within four to six weeks.

The Arc of the United States has partnered with Melwood’s Car Donation Processing Center, a non-profit agency, to manage and operate our vehicle donation program. Melwood, since 1963 has provided job training and employment for over 2,000 individuals with disabilities.