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

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in Santa Rosa, 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 team is here to guide you through every step.

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

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• Name
• Phone
• Address
• Receipt
• Vehicle
• Comments

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?

Yes

No

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

- Select -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

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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Yes

Mailing Address

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Mailing State

- Select -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Mailing Zip Code

Mailing City

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Please tell us more about your vehicle.

Year

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Make

Make

Model

Model

Year

Make

Model

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 - Children's wish & hospital charitiesD.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 - Children's wish & hospital charitiesRhode 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

Our charity vehicle donation program helps turn cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, RVs, vans, trailers, farm equipment, and even boats into funding for real kids charities in the Santa Rosa area and all over California. Car donation is an excellent alternative to selling or trading in your vehicle, and your generosity makes a real difference for children in need.

The Best Place To Donate A Car In Santa Rosa

With free pickup and a great tax deduction, Wheels For Wishes is a great place for your donated vehicle in Sonoma County. Here are some of the benefits you receive:

• Free pickup and towing of all vehicles, running or not, anywhere in the Bay Area, no cost to you.
• A great tax deduction for your charity vehicle donation, as long as you itemize. Unlike many others, we are a fully registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• A simple and easy vehicle donation process, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
• The wonderful knowledge that the proceeds from your vehicle will help fund the important programs of real kids charities right here in the Bay Area.

Santa Rosa is a city with a generous spirit, and donating your vehicle is one of the easiest ways to put that generosity to work for children in need. Since 2010, Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes has donated over $202 million to charities across the country, and every single donation has played a role in making that possible.

How To Donate A Car In Santa Rosa

Donating your car in Santa Rosa is easy, just three steps and you're done.

Step One: Contact Us

Give us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our easy online donation form. Our experienced vehicle donation representatives are available any time to help you with the process and answer any questions you might have.

Step Two: Free Vehicle Pickup

We'll contact you within 24 hours of the next business day to arrange your free pickup at a time that works for you. We tow any vehicle, anywhere in the Bay Area, at absolutely no cost to you.

Step Three: Receive Your Tax Deductible Receipt

We'll mail your tax deductible receipt after your vehicle is picked up. Save it for your records. Any donations we receive before 12:00 A.M. January 1st count for that tax year, so there's never been a better time to donate a car in Santa Rosa.

The Tax Benefits of Your Santa Rosa Car Donation

You may qualify for a great tax deduction when you donate your vehicle, and you can claim it 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 letter within 30 days of your vehicle selling, so you'll have what you need well ahead of tax season.

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

Whatever your vehicle's market value, our goal is to get the best possible price for it at auction, since that benefits both you and the kids we support.

Title Transfer and Paperwork

Our team can guide you through the title transfer for your donation. If you've misplaced your title or have questions about the process, we're happy to offer assistance and walk you through the guidelines.

Once the paperwork is complete, the responsibility for the vehicle transfers to us, so you don't need to worry about repairs, finding a buyer, or dealing with vendors yourself.

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

Whether you're closer to San Jose or right in Sonoma County, our tow company and tow truck drivers make it easy to donate from wherever you call home.

Santa Rosa donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $202 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Donate a Car That Doesn't Run?

Yes. We accept cars, trucks, and other automobiles on a case-by-case basis, including many that no longer run. Don't let your vehicle's condition stop you from donating.

What Types of Vehicles Can I Donate?

We accept a wide range of vehicle types, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, trailers, and farm equipment. If you're not sure, give us a call and we'll let you know.

Is Towing Really Free?

Yes, free towing is available anywhere in the Bay Area, 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 for anything specific to your situation.

Where Does My Donation Go?

Proceeds from your donation support Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's mission, funding programs that make a real difference for kids and families in the Bay Area.

How Long Does the Process Take?

Most pickups are arranged within 24 hours of the next business day, and your tax receipt is mailed once your vehicle is picked up.