The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is a well-established charity that accepts Michigan car donations and keeps the proceeds in state for the causes it serves. The foundation offers programs in education, patient services, research and organ donation awareness. For a Michigan car donation, the kidney foundation works with a Detroit fundraiser to manage the program in southeastern Michigan. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan reports that it gets more than 70 percent of the proceeds for charitable work, which is higher than many car donation programs.


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When making a Michigan car donation, it is wise to check with the Charitable Trust Section of the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The office lets people know if a charity is licensed in Michigan to conduct solicitations. There have been reports nationally of businesses, including used car dealers, that try to pass themselves off as charities to get vehicle donations. This is troublesome for donors, who cannot claim a tax deduction for the donation unless it is to a registered charity. If you have doubts or suspicions when making a Michigan car donation, contact the Charitable Trust Section of the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The office keeps contracts between charities and their fundraisers, the companies they hire to oversee car donations.


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If you plan to make a Florida car donation, you may want to consult the free "Gift Giver's Guide" to charities, offered by the state Division of Consumer Services. The guide lists registered charities in Florida, their missions, and some finanical information. When making a Florida car donation for a tax deduction, donors must make sure that the charity is registered as a 501(c)3. It is up to the consumer to check the background of these charities. For the free guide, go online to: 800help.fla.com


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To make a Maryland car donation, the charity will need the title to the vehicle. If you cannot find the title, you will need to apply for a replacement before you can donate your vehicle. Go to the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles' Web site for the forms, at www.marylandmva.com.


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