We accept nearly every kind of vehicle: cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, minivans, motorcycles, RVs, boats, jet skis, ATVs, trailers, campers, and even some farm equipment. Vehicles can be running or non-running, and we take them in almost any condition.

No. Running or not, we want your vehicle. Whether it hasn't started in years, failed inspection, has a blown engine, or was in an accident, we'll still come pick it up at no cost to you. Our partner has tow operators across the country who specialize in non-running vehicles.

Yes. Songs of Love Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID 11-3314191). Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The exact deduction depends on how the vehicle is sold, following IRS rules detailed in our tax deduction section above.

If your vehicle sells for more than $500 at auction, you can deduct the actual sale price. If it sells for $500 or less, you can deduct either the fair market value or $500, whichever is less. For vehicles valued over $5,000, you'll also need IRS Form 8283 Section B. We'll send you all required paperwork so your deduction is straightforward.

The online form takes about 3-5 minutes to complete. A licensed tow operator will typically contact you within one business day to schedule pickup, and in most areas we can arrange towing within 24 to 72 hours, often sooner.

Yes, towing is always free, anywhere in the 50 states. You pay nothing out of pocket. Our partner coordinates a licensed tow operator in your area to pick up the vehicle at a time that's convenient for you.

Generally we need the vehicle title signed over to the charity. If you've lost your title, we can usually still accept the vehicle. Our partner will walk you through obtaining a duplicate or the required paperwork in your state. In most states you should remove the license plates and return them to your DMV.

In most cases, yes. Our vehicle donation partner processes thousands of donations a year and knows the title process in every state. Lost titles are usually a quick DMV step, not a dealbreaker. When you fill out the donation form, just mention that you don't have the title and the team will guide you.

You'll receive an initial receipt at the time of pickup. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, the IRS requires us to send you a final Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale, which is the document you use to claim your deduction. For vehicles that sell for $500 or less, your pickup receipt is sufficient for your deduction.

The proceeds from your vehicle fund the creation and delivery of free, original, personalized Songs of Love for children, teens, and seniors facing serious medical, cognitive, physical, intellectual, or emotional challenges. Each song costs approximately $150 to produce and deliver, so a single vehicle donation typically funds many Songs of Love for people who need them most. Songs of Love has delivered more than 50,000 songs since 1996.

Songs of Love Foundation partners with Kids Car Donations, a trusted national vehicle donation service. They handle the pickup, sale, paperwork, and tax receipts so that the maximum possible amount from your vehicle goes to our mission with zero administrative overhead on our end.

You must be the legal owner or have authorization from the legal owner to donate a vehicle. If the title is in the name of a deceased family member, our partner can help you navigate the estate paperwork required in your state.

At this time we accept vehicle donations from all 50 U.S. states, but not from outside the U.S. If you have a vehicle abroad you'd like to donate, please contact us directly to discuss options.

Accident-damaged vehicles are welcome. Whether your car was totaled by insurance, has body damage, or isn't safe to drive, we can almost always arrange pickup and put the proceeds to work funding original Songs of Love for those who need them.

Absolutely. Many families donate a vehicle in memory of a loved one or to honor someone's journey. When you submit your vehicle, let us know and we'll coordinate directly, and we can often create a special song in their name as part of our honorarium program.

Songs of Love has been a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1996. We hold a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and Platinum Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar). Our work has been featured on 60 Minutes, the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, People Magazine, and Parade. You can view our IRS filings and financial details on our About page.

Every song we create is a private, personalized gift for the recipient and their family. We don't distribute them publicly out of respect for those we serve. But you can hear sample songs and read about the people we serve on our main site to see the kind of impact your donation makes possible.