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Seattle Car Donation Helps Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

When you see a child in need, it pulls at your heartstrings. An easy way to help is to donate a used vehicle that you no longer need.

By donating your car in Washington to Wheels For Wishes, you will be helping children's wish & hospital charities get the funding they need to provide for every child that comes their way. The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will help countless children in Washington State.

Your donation can make a huge difference in children's lives.

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

Here's what you get when you donate:

  • Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in Washington State
  • 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 children's wish & hospital charities nationwide
  • Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis

If you've ever wondered where to donate a car, donate it to Wheels For Wishes, right here in Seattle. We'll take your old car and turn it into something amazing for children's wish & hospital charities that need our help.

Our charity vehicle donation program takes your cars, motorcycles, trucks, SUVs, RVs, and even boats in to funding for children's charity funding. Donate a car in the Seattle area and all over Washington, including Kirkland, Shoreline, Everett, Marysville, Burlington, Bellingham, and more.

Car donation is an excellent alternative to selling or trading in your vehicle. We do everything for you so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Our 100 Percent Tax Deductible Car Donation Program Benefits Our Donors Too

Our donor's tax benefit and free towing are just two of the benefits for your donated vehicle! Donate your car to enjoy benefits like these:

Free Towing

Free pick-up and towing of all vehicles, running or not, anywhere in Washington including Spokane is just one piece of the benefits you get when you donate your car or most types of vehicles.

Great Tax Benefits

The maximum possible tax deduction for your charity vehicle donation. Unlike many others we are a fully registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. You can claim the actual sale value that we get at auction from your vehicle donations. You can claim fair market value for your tax receipt if your donated vehicles sell for under $500, up to $500.

A Convenient Donation Experience

Professional service that makes the vehicle donation process simple and easy. Our donation form makes car donation fast and convenient.

Your Donation Benefits Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

The knowledge that your Seattle vehicle donation will help children in need.

All Of This Is Made Possible With Vehicle Donations By Seattle Donors Like You

Every child deserves a carefree and happy life, doing the things that children love. That's why we strive to make a difference for children who need a break from routine medical treatment.

By donating cars to Wheels For Wishes with our convenient donation form, donors have helped children's wish & hospital charities in Washington give many special children the opportunity to have their dream come true.

Whatever dream a Seattle child holds in their heart, Wheels For Wishes donors can feel the satisfaction of knowing they have helped a truly worthy cause and brightened the life of a child.

We Tow Your Vehicle For Free, Anywhere In Seattle And The State Of Washington

In most cases, we accept vehicles running or not! We offer free towing when you donate a car or most other motorized vehicles, including:

Donate your vehicle using our easy donation form today! We accept most vehicles and offer free towing to tow truck accessible locations!

Three Easy Steps To Donate Your Car In Seattle

Donating a car is easy with our donation form, and only takes a few minutes of your time. It really is easy to help a child in need!

Step One:

Start by giving us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or filling out our easy online vehicle donation form. Our experienced vehicle donation representatives are available any time to help you with the donation process and answer any questions you might have. Both phone and online donation are easy and convenient with us!

Step Two:

Next, we'll contact you within 24 hours of the next business day to arrange for your vehicle pick up! We tow any vehicle donation, anywhere in Washington, at no cost to you.

Step Three:

Finally, we'll mail out your tax deductible receipt. You'll receive your tax receipt in time to do your taxes. Save this and deduct it from your taxes at tax time. Any donations we receive online before 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 31 give you a tax deduction for that year. Talk to your tax advisor to get the most out of your tax write off in accordance with IRS guidelines. There's never been a better time than now to donate a car.

Why Car Donation Is The Best Choice For Your Unwanted Vehicle

What should you do with your unwanted car in Seattle, Washington? You should donate your vehicle!

Truly, car donation gets you the highest return when you consider time, effort, and monetary value. Our charity vehicle donation program has the incentive to get the maximum amount of value from your car donation in order to get you the best tax deduction and children's wish & hospital charities get the most funds possible!

So, what are the alternatives if you're unsure about the option to donate your vehicle?

Selling Your Vehicle

Selling your car comes with the hassle of posting ads, scheduling test drives during regular hours, going to the DMV on business days, and haggling for prices. Ultimately, by the time your vehicle sells, you've put a lot of labor hours into the sale of your vehicle.

Call it like it is: selling a car is a lot of work for which you do not get paid.

After negotiation, you may not even like the final sales price you get.

Donating Vs. Selling

With a great tax deduction, it really pays to donate. The real advantage of donating versus selling is that we take care of all the work for you.

You go from a lot of effort and labor to almost none! And you still get "paid" through a great tax deduction.

Storing Your Car

Storing your vehicle simply takes up too much space on your valuable Seattle property--whether you rent and have a garage or you own your home. You can put that space to much better use.

Donating Vs. Storing

We come to you with free towing when you donate your vehicle. It's easy!

Plus, you no longer have to essentially pay rent for a vehicle you no longer want! Add in the tax incentive and donating is a real no-brainer.

Repairing Your Unwanted Vehicle

Simply put, fixing your car is expensive and time-consuming. Paying someone else to fix your vehicle is generally a bad investment in the long run. Doing it yourself can also be expensive and take a lot of labor hours.

Donating Vs. Repairing

Donating your car in Seattle, Washington alleviates the need to spend time and money on repairs for a vehicle that has seen better days in terms of value. This alternative method of changing lives through Wheels For Wishes also comes to you with free towing and you get paid through a tax deduction.

We make it easy to donate a car! Most vehicles will at least get their fair market value for your tax purposes!

Donate your car in Seattle, Washington to make life easier for countless children in need!

Seattle car 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 truly grateful for the generosity this community continues to show. Wheels For Wishes is not currently making donations to Make-A-Wish chapters in the Washington State service area. Proceeds from Washington vehicle donations currently benefit other children's wish & hospital charities supporting children and families in need.

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CDF also runs the following programs:
Vehicles for Veterans benefiting disabled veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefiting animal rescue organizations.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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