Own a vehicle that’s collecting dust, and wondering about car donation in Colorado?
Our partner Vehicles for Charity makes it easy to donate your car to charity, with Denver Zoo as the beneficiary—and you can do it all with few clicks or a quick phone call. Not only will you get a tax deduction with your car donation, you can also feel good knowing that your car will be getting the love it deserves…and Denver Zoo’s animals will be getting the world-class care they need.
READY TO DONATE?
Click here or call 1-866-628-2277 to get started.
Denver Zoo Vehicle Donation FAQs:
- What kind of vehicle donations are accepted?
You can donate all types of vehicles—cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, campers and more!
- Will somebody come pick up my vehicle donation?
Yes! Vehicles for Charity will schedule a tow truck to come to your house or office to pick up your vehicle for free.
- What do I need for a car donation in Colorado?
Three things are needed to donate your car:
A clear title, which means a title with your name listed in the owner’s section, without an assignment or transfer to another person. All liens must be released prior to donating the vehicle.
Your car keys.When you call or fill out our online form, please have the title and current mileage on hand.
HELPFUL TIP: don’t forget contact your state Department of Motor Vehicles in order to find out how to properly notify them that you have sold the vehicle and transfer liability.
- Can you get a tax deduction with your car donation?
Yes! With a vehicle donation, the IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction of:
The value of your vehicle, up to $500; or
The amount for which we sell your vehicle, if more than $500.Please consult a tax advisor to determine your tax benefit for your vehicle donation.
- How long will my vehicle donation take?
The process is quite simple, and can usually be completed within 5–10 days.
- How much is my car donation worth, and how much of that will be donated to Denver Zoo?
We won’t know the worth of your car until we go through the process. Denver Zoo’s donation is based on a % of the car’s worth.
