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For questions about donating your used vehicle, contact kciepiela@clb.org

Donate your Used Vehicle

To submit your vehicle donation inquiry online, click here

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What can I donate?
    We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV’s.  
  2. Is my donation tax deductible?
    Yes, we are classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organization.  Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  Individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine the tax benefit you may receive.
  3. What do I need to donate my vehicle?
    We would like the title to the vehicle, but you can still donate your vehicle without it.
  4. My car hasn’t run in years, can I still donate it?
    Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles – running or not (exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing).
  5. Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states?
    Yes, we are able to pick up accepted vehicles in the continental U.S. and Hawaii.
  6. How will the car be picked up?
    We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded, and insured towing company.
  7. How long will it take to pick up my car?
    You will be contacted within three or four business days at the most.  If you need  your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we may be able to make those arrangements as well.
  8. How is the value of my car determined?
    The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim tax deduction of (a) $500 or (b) the amount for which the vehicle is sold, if over $500.00.  If we sell the vehicle for more than $500, you will be mailed a postcard with the sale value for your tax purposes.  For additional information, IRS provides a Donor’s Guide to Car Donations that sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property.  Please feel free to contact us with any further questions you may have.

Vehicle Donation Inquiry

Phone # (required):

Alternative Phone #:

 

State:   Zip: 

Thank you for submitting your vehicle donation inquiry.  You will be contacted within 72 hours to make arrangements for the donation of your vehicle.  At that time you will be asked to provide the following vehicle information:

  • Year
  • Make
  • Model
  • License Plate #
  • Vehicle description
  • Problems or damage to vehicle
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification #)

Please be prepared to provide the necessary information when you are contacted by Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.  Thank you again for your generous donation!

Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
 
1825 K Street, NW
Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 202-454-6400
Fax: 202-454-6401
6200 Baltimore Avenue
Suite 100
Riverdale, MD 20737
Telephone: 240-737-5100
Fax: 240-737-5101
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone (301) 589-0894
Fax:  301-589-7281