Santa Clara Car Donation Benefits Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in Santa Clara, California? Wheels For Wishes is a trusted nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's right here in the Bay Area. We make it completely free and easy to donate — and our friendly team handles everything for you.

Ready to donate? Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our online donation form below to get started today.

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Let's get started! What type of vehicle would you like to donate?

I'd like to donate a (click one)

Car

Cycle

Boat

RV

Other

These donations are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Pictures and proof of ownership may be required.

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What is your name?

First Name

Last Name

Is this donation in the name of a business or trust?

Yes

No

Business Name

Disclaimer: The charity reserves the right to sell a donated vehicle with logo or wrap unless otherwise prearranged and approved to cover additional costs. We strongly urge all donors to remove logos and wraps before vehicles are donated.

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How can we contact you?

Best Phone Number

Our processing partner will call this number to schedule pickup

If needed, may we send text messages using the number above?

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Email

Optional, but greatly helps us to communicate with you.

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Please tell us about your pick-up location.

Pickup Address

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Pickup State

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Pickup Zip Code

Pickup City

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Tell us where to mail your receipt.

Do you need your receipt to be mailed to a different address than the pickup address?

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Mailing Address

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Mailing State

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Mailing Zip Code

Mailing City

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Please tell us more about your vehicle.

Year

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Make

Make

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Vehicle Year, Make, Model?

Color

- Select Closest Match -BeigeBlackBlueBronzeBrownBurgundyChampagneCharcoalCreamGoldGrayGreenMaroonOrangePewterPinkPurpleRedSilverTanTealTurquoiseUnknown ColorWhiteYellow

Mileage

Accurate mileage is best, but an estimate is fine

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Complete your donation.

Do you have title?

- Select -YesNo

Having a title increases the sale value and may be required in some states

VIN Number

Required before pickup of most automobiles

I'd like my donation to benefit

- Select -A participating charity near meAlabama - Make-A-Wish® AlabamaAlaska - Children's wish & hospital charitiesArizona - Make-A-Wish® ArizonaArkansas - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay AreaCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Los AngelesCalifornia - Children's wish & hospital charitiesCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Orange County & the Inland EmpireCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® San DiegoCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Central Coast and Southern Central ValleyColorado - Make-A-Wish® ColoradoConnecticut - Children's wish & hospital charitiesDelaware - Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna ValleyD.C. Area - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaFlorida - Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern FloridaFlorida - Make-A-Wish® Southern FloridaGeorgia - Make-A-Wish® GeorgiaHawaii - Make-A-Wish® HawaiiIdaho - Make-A-Wish® IdahoIllinois - Make-A-Wish® IllinoisIndiana - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaIowa - Make-A-Wish® IowaKansas - Make-A-Wish® Missouri and KansasKentucky - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaLouisiana - Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast & LouisianaMaryland - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaMassachusetts - Children's wish & hospital charitiesMichigan - Make-A-Wish® MichiganMinnesota - Make-A-Wish® MinnesotaMississippi - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthMissouri - Make-A-Wish® Missouri and KansasMontana - Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & MontanaNevada - Make-A-Wish® NevadaNew Hampshire - Make-A-Wish® New HampshireNew Jersey - Children's wish & hospital charitiesNew Mexico - Make-A-Wish® New MexicoNew York - Make-A-Wish® Central New YorkNew York - Children's wish & hospital charitiesNew York - Make-A-Wish® Metro New YorkNew York - Make-A-Wish® Vermont & Northeast New YorkNew York - Make-A-Wish® Suffolk CountyNew York - Make-A-Wish® Western New YorkNorth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North CarolinaNorth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® Eastern North CarolinaNorth Dakota - Make-A-Wish® North DakotaOhio - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaOregon - Make-A-Wish® OregonPennsylvania - Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West VirginiaPennsylvania - Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna ValleyRhode Island - Children's wish & hospital charitiesSouth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® South CarolinaSouth Dakota - Make-A-Wish® South DakotaTennessee - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthTennessee - Make-A-Wish® East TennesseeTennessee - Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee in the greater Nashville areaTexas - Make-A-Wish® Central and South TexasTexas - Make-A-Wish® North TexasTexas - Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast & LouisianaUtah - Make-A-Wish® UtahVermont - Make-A-Wish® Vermont & Northeast New YorkVirginia - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaVirginia - Children's wish & hospital charitiesWashington - Children's wish & hospital charitiesWashington - Make-A-Wish® Oregon (and Clark County, Washington)West Virginia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West VirginiaWisconsin - Make-A-Wish® WisconsinWyoming - Make-A-Wish® Wyoming

Does it run and drive? Are there any mechanical issues? Other comments or concerns?

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Complete Donation

Here's what you get when you donate:

• Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis
• Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in the Bay Area
• Great tax deduction — we are a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Convenient donation process — our team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you have
• Real impact — proceeds benefit Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's in the Bay Area

If you have an unwanted vehicle in Santa Clara, Wheels For Wishes is the way to go. Santa Clara is home to generous donors who help children's wish and hospital charities through simple vehicle donations — and we are so grateful for every one of them. Wherever you are in the Bay Area, we come to you and tow your vehicle away completely free of charge.

Benefits Of Donating Your Car In Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara is a city that has always believed in doing things that matter — and donating your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes is exactly that. Your donation helps fund real kids charities so children can experience the kinds of things every kid deserves — a 49ers game at Levi's Stadium, a thrilling day at California's Great America, or any number of unforgettable experiences right here in the Bay Area. And your donation genuinely benefits you too:

• Our friendly, hassle-free donation process takes care of everything from start to finish — you are in great hands.
• There is no need to post ads or haggle with buyers. We handle it all so you can simply move on with your day.
• You will receive a 100 percent tax-deductible receipt because Wheels For Wishes is a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• We pick up your car, even if it no longer starts, from anywhere in the Bay Area at no cost to you.
• We accept most types of vehicles in most conditions on a case-by-case basis — cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and more.

If you have been considering a more eco-friendly lifestyle, donating your vehicle is a wonderful first step. Santa Clara County's public transportation and bike-friendly streets make going car-free easier and more enjoyable than ever.

How To Donate Your Car In Three Steps

Our friendly team is here to walk you through every step of the process, and we are always happy to answer any questions you have along the way.

1. Give us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our easy online donation form. One of our representatives will set up a pickup time that works perfectly for your schedule. As long as you donate before 11:59 p.m. on New Year's Eve, you can claim the tax deduction for this year.
2. Simply remove your personal items from the vehicle before we arrive — that is truly all you need to do. No repairs, no gas, no washing required. We will tow your car from anywhere in the Bay Area, and the maximum proceeds from your donation will go toward supporting real kids charities across California.
3. After pickup, we will mail your tax-deductible receipt directly to you. Hold onto it and use it when you file your taxes to claim your well-deserved deduction.

Free Towing Throughout The Bay Area

We pick up vehicles anywhere in the Bay Area at no cost to you. Here are some of the nearby communities we serve:

• Oakland
• Santa Rosa
• Mountain View
• Daly City
• Fairfield
• San Jose
• Fremont
• Sunnyvale
• Hayward
• San Francisco

Santa Clara donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $192 million for charities across the country since 2010, and we are so thankful for the generosity that Bay Area communities continue to show year after year.