Donating your car or vehicle to Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana


Amazing how one car can give
a lift to an entire community.

Cars and trucks can be donated to Goodwill in three ways:

• Call (317) 524-4293 to schedule free towing of your vehicle.

• Drive your vehicle to the nearest central Indiana Goodwill store

• Complete the online donation form to donate and schedule free towing.

For more information, contact the auto donations supervisor at (317) 524-4293.

Car and vehicle donations to Goodwill are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.


The value of your vehicle donation for tax purposes

IRS standards prohibit all not-for-profit organizations from assigning values to donated items. In general, the amount you can deduct from your taxes is the price your vehicle sold for at Goodwill's auto auction. Goodwill always recommends that you consult a tax advisor. For more information, go to www.irs.gov.

Download an IRS form

Auto donations to Goodwill are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
When you donate your vehicle:

  • You will receive a donation receipt that shows when the vehicle was picked up, the year, make, model and mileage.
  • After the vehicle as been sold at auction, Goodwill will send you a letter stating the sale price of the car for tax purposes.

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Donation Guidelines/Checklist:

  • Goodwill accepts cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, RVs and boats on trailers.

  • The car does not need to be in running condition.
  • Vehicles should have all tires so that the automobile is easily towed.

  • Donor must be able to turn over a clear title and the keys to the vehicle.

  • Donors should remove the license plate.

  • All personal belongings should be removed.

  • Donated vehicles must be located in one of the 29 counties served by Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana.

  • If you believe the vehicle is worth more than $5,000, have it appraised for tax purposes

Goodwill accepts donated cars and sells them at Goodwill's weekly auto auctions. Your donation helps fund Goodwill's employment services for people in central Indiana.

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