Your Grand Forks Car Donation benefits Make-A-Wish Kids

Wheels For Wishes is a car donation program that benefits Make-A-Wish® North Dakota and turns old cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, and in most cases, even boats into wishes for kids in Grand Forks and all over North Dakota. Families in Grafton, Cavalier, Park River, Devils Lake, and more will benefit from your vehicle donation, and you can feel good about making a difference in your community.

Since 2010, Wheels For Wishes has made over 14,673 wishes come true, and you can help contribute to this growing number just by making a phone call and donating your old car. It really is that easy, and it will provide a wish recipient with a memory to last a lifetime.

You won't have to deal with listing your car and showing it over and over again, just to haggle over a selling price. Car donation is so easy, and it saves you a lot of time and money. Our team is here to guide you through every part of the process.

Car Donation Benefits

One of the best benefits of your car donation is that you may receive a great tax deduction. Unlike many other vehicle donation services, we are a fully registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit. When you donate a car, you also receive free pick-up or towing of your vehicle, whether it runs or not. We'll pick your car up anywhere, even in Bismarck.

A wish granted gives a child the spark they need to lift their spirits, to hope for the future, and to experience joy. Because of that, wishes lead to transformation. Every wish granted is as unique as the child who dreamt it.

Children can wish to be, wish to go, wish to have, or wish to meet. Someone might wish to be a superhero or go swim with dolphins. A child may wish for something special for a bedroom or backyard, or to meet a professional athlete or celebrity. The possibilities are endless, but your car donation will help a wish become a reality.

Car donation is also a quick and hassle-free alternative to selling or trading in your car. Wheels For Wishes makes it easy to donate a car. Best of all, you receive the knowledge that you are helping a family in North Dakota experience a wish come true. When you donate your car, we make sure the proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish North Dakota.

The Tax Benefits of Your Grand Forks Car Donation

Donating your vehicle can provide real tax benefits, and you can claim your deduction only if you itemize deductions. We can't give tax advice, so talk to your own tax advisor about your specific situation.

You never need an appraisal to donate. We send your tax receipt within 30 days of your vehicle selling at auction, so you'll have your paperwork well ahead of tax season, regardless of your vehicle's market value going in.

Your deduction counts for the year you donate, even if your vehicle sells the following year, which makes late December a great time to donate if you're planning ahead for your return.

Title Transfer and Local Support

Our team can guide you through the title transfer for your donation. If you've misplaced your title or have other questions, we're happy to walk you through the details.

Local businesses and individuals across Grand Forks support Make-A-Wish in many ways, and vehicle donation is one of the easiest ways for the community to get involved and make a real difference for kids in North Dakota.

Why Your Donation Matters

Every donation supports Make-A-Wish's mission and funds life-changing experiences for wish recipients across the country. It's a small effort with a big impact, turning an unused vehicle in your garage or taking up space in your driveway into real support for a cause worth believing in.

Donors across North Dakota make this success possible, and every car donation adds up to real funds for the families we serve.

How to Donate Your Car

• We make it easy to get rid of an old car and to benefit local kids at the same time. It's really as easy as giving us a quick phone call.
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 or simply fill out our vehicle donation form. Our experienced vehicle donation representatives are happy to help you any time.
• We'll contact you within 24 hours to schedule your vehicle pick up. We'll even tow your vehicle, whether it runs or not, at no cost to you. We will gladly pick up your vehicle anywhere in North Dakota, including Bismarck.
• We'll mail out your tax deductible receipt for you to save for your records. Any donations we receive online before 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 count for that tax year, so it's a great time to make a wish come true.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Donate a Car That Doesn't Run?

Yes. We accept vehicles across a wide range of types and conditions on a case-by-case basis, including many that no longer run.

Is Towing Really Free?

Yes, towing is completely free anywhere in North Dakota, so there's no cost to you for donating.

How Do I Claim My Tax Deduction?

You'll receive a tax receipt to use when you file, as long as you itemize. We can't give tax advice, so check with your own tax advisor or the IRS for anything specific to your situation.

Where Does My Donation Go?

Proceeds from your donation support Make-A-Wish North Dakota, helping fund wishes for kids and families across the community.

Make a simple phone call to make a huge wish come true!