The Alzheimer's Association is the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, and is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's. For 25 years, the donor-supported, not-for-profit Alzheimer's Association has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Local chapters of the Alzheimer's Association accept vehicle donations and proceeds thereof through various vehicle donation services. Visit www.alz.org to find your local chapter, and contact them for more information.


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Before donating, make sure that you have read and understand the official IRS information on vehicle donations, which can be found in IRS Publication 4302, as well as 526 and 561. The car donation charity should provide you with online access to these documents, and be able to explain them to you if you have any questions.


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Several years ago, car donation services proliferated, and skepticism about many of these outfits grew – and was somewhat warranted. Using these services, you would donate a car and could claim a deduction for the fair-market value of the car. As a donor, you were responsible for determining that value. The car would be picked-up or towed and would most often be sold by a car processor on a lot or through auctions, and most charities would pay the processor for these services. The proceeds from the sale that remained after processing costs (often very little) would then support the charity's cause. Thanks to an IRS study and new guidelines, car donations are now more regulated, and it is easier for donors to determine the market value of their car, and to find out how much of that will benefit the charity to which they are donating. Therefore, if you follow general guidelines and just do a little research, you can rest assured that your car donation is benefiting your cause, and will be tax deductible at a fair rate.


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A few of the charities to which you can donate a vehicle in Illinois are the Allendale Association, the Alzheimer's Association, the Illinois Council of the Blind, National Catholic Aids Network and Protecting Animals, USA. Ask other local charities that you want to help if they accept vehicle donations directly or through a car donation service. Also, refer to the Illinois Attorney General's office for information on local charities eligible to receive cash and non-cash donations.


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