At Walden, we believe every young person deserves the chance to build a stable, fulfilling future. Transition-age youth — those aging out of foster care or facing housing instability — often navigate some of life’s most challenging milestones without a safety net.
Your donated vehicle goes directly to funding the programs, services, and support that give our clients critical footholds: stable housing, job training, life skills, mentorship, and more. One donated vehicle can be the difference between a young person thriving or struggling. That’s the power of your gift.
Your unused vehicle can fund life-changing support for transition-age youth.
It’s 100% free, fast,and fully tax-deductible and Walden handles everything.
Even though we make donating your car easy, we understand you may have questions regarding the vehicle donation process. We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding how to donate a car, truck, RV, boat, or another vehicle to Walden Family Services.
Expand the content below to view our FAQs. If at any time you are unable to locate answers to a question, feel free to give us a call at
855-500-7433 or 855-500-RIDE. It’s that easy!
All vehicles are considered, running or not. We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, heavy equipment, and most other motorized vehicles. If you have any questions about what you can donate, please call us toll-free at 855-500-7433 or 855-500-RIDE seven days a week.
Yes! We are able to accept most vehicles, running or not. Most vehicles need to be intact and in towable condition. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete our secure online donation form on this page or call us toll-free at 855-500-7433 or 855-500-RIDE seven days a week.
Yes! Individual tax situations vary, so please check with a tax professional to determine how you may benefit. Walden Family Services is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Walden’s tax identification number is 94-2358632.
The amount that is tax-deductible is the sale price of the vehicle. For more information on tax write-offs, we suggest you review IRS Publication 526 which explains IRS requirements to determine the value of your donated property.
You will need the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it, please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. Please call us toll-free at 855-500-7433 or 855-500-RIDE seven days a week.
Yes, we are able to pick up most vehicles in the continental United States.
We will arrange to have your donated vehicle towed away at a scheduled time convenient for you. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to you and will be taken to one of our sale locations.
Once your donation information is complete, a licensed tow vendor will contact you within 72 hours to schedule a pick-up appointment that’s convenient for you. If you need your car picked up sooner, please call us toll-free at 855-500-7433 or 855-500-RIDE seven days a week. We may be able to make those arrangements as well.
Yes. The tow driver will provide you with a donation receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle does not exceed $500. This initial acknowledgment will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the car you are donating. It will be your only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500. An IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution if your vehicle sells for more than $500.
The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself.
No, you may donate your vehicle without a smog certificate.
