Animal Car Donation's Commitment To Transparency

At Animal Car Donation, we are committed to transparency for both our generous donors and the animal rescue programs we benefit throughout the United States. Read on to learn where the funds from car donations go, how we maximize impact for animals in need, what the leadership at animal rescues say about us, and more.

Where Do The Funds From Your Car Donation Go?

The number one mission of Animal Car Donation is to support animal rescue programs that provide important care and services for animals in need. We partner with exceptional animal rescue organizations across the United States that are dedicated to improving the lives of abandoned, neglected, and homeless animals.

100 percent of net proceeds from your vehicle donation benefit these trusted animal rescue programs. Our partner organizations provide shelter, veterinary care, food, rehabilitation, foster care, adoption services, and so much more for animals who need our help.

So where does the value from your car donation go? On average, approximately 40 percent of the maximized value we get at auction goes directly to animal rescue programs. This is quite a competitive number for charities and nonprofits in the vehicle donation space. Read more about how your car donation helps animals.

What Percentage Of My Vehicle Donation Benefits Animal Rescues?

As far as your specific vehicle's funds go, the percentage fluctuates depending on the value and condition of your vehicle donation. Our team knows how to get the most out of any vehicle at auction, but towing and auction fees are fixed.

That means if your vehicle is of lower value or in poor condition, the costs of towing and auction/recycling will make up more of the percentage. On the flip side, the percentage given to animal rescues can be quite high if the vehicle you donate is more valuable, because the associated costs remain fixed.

When we receive your car donation, we take care of all the work and expenses that go into turning an unwanted vehicle donation into cash for animal rescue programs. This involves paying a local towing company to pick up your vehicle donation for free, auction fees, administrative costs, and marketing/advertising costs.

Turning an unwanted vehicle into cash for animal rescue organizations is inherently more expensive than just donating cash directly to those charities. This is because we are providing an additional service to donors.

How Animal Car Donation Makes Car Donation Worthwhile

We've worked hard to create an incredibly efficient and well-run network benefiting animal rescue programs nationwide. We provide a service to folks with an unwanted car, towing it away and giving a great tax deduction. Read about how we determine your vehicle's value.

Due to the volume of vehicle donations we work with nationwide, we've been able to donate millions of dollars to animal rescue programs! If 40 percent of the pie doesn't seem like enough for you, consider the vast size of the pie itself.

Because we are able to provide this convenient service for so many generous donors, the impact on animals is substantial! Our partner organizations use these funds to:

• Rescue senior dogs and provide them with medical care, foster homes, and adoption opportunities
• Save orphaned neonatal kittens who need round-the-clock intensive care
• Provide shelter, food, and veterinary care for abandoned cats and dogs
• Rehabilitate animals with behavioral and medical issues
• Strengthen the human-animal bond through education and therapy programs
• Find forever homes for animals in need of rescue
• Offer hospice care for senior animals
• Provide emergency medical treatment for injured and sick animals

Plus, your tax-deductible receipt will match the full amount your vehicle donation sells for at auction. If your vehicle sells for under $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500.

Our Partner Animal Rescue Programs

We're proud to support an exceptional network of animal rescue organizations. When you donate to Animal Car Donation, you benefit established, reputable rescues including:

Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Based in San Francisco, Muttville is dedicated to transforming the lives of senior dogs. They rescue older dogs who may have been overlooked due to their age, providing them with love, medical care, foster homes, and the opportunity for a new beginning. Muttville's innovative approach includes fostering programs and hospice care, ensuring senior dogs live out their golden years with dignity.

The Bond Between The Bond Between strengthens and nurtures the human-animal bond, emphasizing the profound impacts these relationships have on emotional well-being. Their initiatives include educational workshops, therapy animal programs, and community outreach that promotes responsible pet ownership and enhances quality of life for both animals and people.

Bitty Kitty Brigade Based in the Twin Cities area, Bitty Kitty Brigade specializes in the rescue and care of orphaned neonatal kittens. This volunteer-run organization provides critical round-the-clock care for kittens who are too young to survive on their own, including foster care, medical treatment, and adoption support.

Animal Haven Located in New York City, Animal Haven is committed to finding homes for abandoned cats and dogs throughout the Tri-State area. They provide temporary shelter and care, offering rehabilitation for behavioral and medical issues. Animal Haven also runs educational programs and community outreach promoting humane animal treatment and responsible pet ownership.

You can learn more about all our partner organizations on our partner organizations page.

How The Animal Car Donation Process Works

You may be curious how the vehicle donation process works with Animal Car Donation. How does your donation go from an unwanted car on your property to cash for animal rescue programs?

Here's how:

1. You call us at 1-888-969-4857 or fill out our online donation form to donate your vehicle to Animal Car Donation.
2. Within 24 hours of the next business day, we contact you to schedule and arrange your free towing. We come to you and pick up your donated vehicle free of charge anywhere in the United States, whether it runs or not.
3. We do not donate your vehicle directly to animal rescues. We put in the work to get the most value possible from your vehicle at auction or by recycling it.
4. When your vehicle is sold, we donate 100 percent of net proceeds to our network of animal rescue programs. These proceeds fund the crucial programs and services that save and improve the lives of animals in need.
5. After your vehicle donation is complete, we mail your tax-deductible receipt to you. This tax receipt will reflect the sale value of your vehicle unless it was sold under $500. If it sells for under $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500.
6. We are incentivized to get the most value from your vehicle, because that means more money for animal rescue programs to fund their operations, a higher percentage going to support animals, and the best possible tax deduction for your particular vehicle donation.

Making The Greatest Impact For Animals In Need

We believe in transparency because our donors deserve to know exactly how their contributions help animals who desperately need rescue, care, and loving homes. Every vehicle donated creates real support for animals who deserve compassion and a second chance.

Your vehicle donation—whether a car, truck, motorcycle, RV, boat, or other vehicle—becomes food for hungry animals, medical care for sick and injured pets, shelter for abandoned animals, foster care for neonatal kittens, rehabilitation for traumatized dogs, and forever homes for animals waiting for love. You can check out types of vehicles we accept for reference.

We're proud of our efficient operation, our partnerships with trusted animal rescue organizations, and most importantly, the tangible difference we make in animals' lives every single day.

Thank you for considering Animal Car Donation for your car donation. Your generosity provides hope, healing, and new beginnings for animals in need.

Ready to make a difference? Call 1-888-969-4857 or donate your vehicle online today!