Donate Your Vehicle to Wounded Warriors
Cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles — running or not. Free partner pickup once scheduled. Tax-deductible. Wounded Warriors is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 86-1336741).
How vehicle donation works
- Tell us about the vehicle. Email info@warriorsfund.org or call +1-254-322-6525.
- Schedule free pickup. Once our partner platform is live, it schedules a tow truck at your convenience.
- Sign over the title. Hand the title to the tow driver. They handle DMV paperwork.
- Vehicle is auctioned or recycled. Net proceeds go to Wounded Warriors EIN 86-1336741.
- Receive IRS Form 1098-C. For vehicles valued over $500, you'll get the form documenting the gross proceeds for your tax deduction.
What we accept
Running or not. Any model year.
Including dirt bikes, scooters.
Trailerable preferred. Larger vessels case-by-case.
Class A/B/C, 5th wheels, travel trailers.
Tax deduction details
Wounded Warriors is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (IRS ruling year 2021, EIN 86-1336741). Vehicle donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law:
- Under $500: Deduct the lesser of the fair market value or $500. No 1098-C required.
- Over $500: Deduct the gross proceeds from the auction sale. You receive IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of sale (an IRS requirement).
- Used by charity (rare): If we use the vehicle for charitable purpose (e.g., food delivery), you may deduct fair market value. We'll document this on Form 1098-C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of vehicles can I donate?
Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, RVs, jet skis, ATVs, even non-running vehicles. Some restrictions on extremely heavy commercial vehicles. The partner platform will confirm acceptance.
Is the vehicle donation tax-deductible?
Yes. For vehicles valued over $500, you receive IRS Form 1098-C documenting the gross sale proceeds (the deduction amount). For vehicles under $500, you can use a fair market value estimate. Wounded Warriors is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 86-1336741).
How does pickup work?
Once our vehicle-donation partner is live: free pickup nationwide, with a tow scheduled at your convenience and title transfer at pickup. Until onboarding completes, email info@warriorsfund.org with your vehicle details and we will route you directly.
How much will Wounded Warriors receive?
Partner vehicle-donation platforms typically deliver 70-80% of the gross sale price to the charity after processing and auction costs; we will publish our partner's exact terms when onboarding completes. The 1098-C form sent to you reflects the gross proceeds.
Do I need a clean title?
Generally yes, but partners can sometimes accept salvage titles or vehicles missing titles in some states. Contact the partner platform with your specific situation.
Wounded Warriors is a Texas 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 86-1336741, IRS ruling year 2021). Always confirm EIN before donating. Verify at apps.irs.gov/app/eos/.