Donate Your Car to Support Your Local YMCA
The CT & RI Alliance of YMCAs work together to impact the local communites. YMCAs across CT and RI strive to make a difference in real lives. Supporting your local Y through car donation helps strengthen commuities, improve overall health, and empower young people into new leaders. Your local YMCA aspire to provide statewide initiatives of aquatic safety and child abuse prevention. YMCAs across CT and RI provide before and after school programs that directly impact the children in your local community by building relationships, and feel a sense of belonging. Your car donation will help your local Y acheive their statewide goals, donate online or by calling (877) 957-2277!
How to Donate Your Car to
the YMCA
Step 1: Provide Vehicle Information
Complete the donation form online or by calling us at 877-957-2277. We’ll ask some questions about your vehicle, including the VIN, year, make, model, mileage, and condition.
Step 2: Schedule Free Car Pick Up
Tell us a bit about yourself and where your car will be picked up. You’ll be contacted by a local towing agent within 2-3 business days to schedule a pick up time that works best for you.
Step 3: Get Tax Receipt
Once you submit your Children’s Hospital car donation, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to your Donor Console. Within the Donor Console, you’ll be able to track the progress of your car donation, upload documents, and get tax and title information. After your car is sold, you will be emailed a tax receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of vehicle donations are accepted?
The YMCA accepts almost all running and non-running cars and trucks. Other vehicles such as vans, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, RVs, trailers, planes, and heavy machinery are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about a vehicle you’d like to donate, call us at 877-957-2277.
How long will it take to pick up my car?
Once you submit the donation form, a local towing agent will call you within 2-3 business days to schedule a pick up time that works best for you.
How do I sign my title?
Instructions on how to sign your title over to our processing agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, can be found in the confirmation email you received after submitting the donation form. You can also find state-specific title instructions by clicking here or by calling us at 877-957-2277.
How much money will the YMCA receive from my car donation?
Our authorized agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, returns on average more than 80% of the gross proceeds from the sale of your vehicle to your local Y.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes! Within 30 days of the sale of your car, you’ll be emailed a tax receipt. If your car sells for over $500, you may deduct the full selling price of the car when itemizing taxes. If your car sells for less than $500, you can deduct $499 or your car’s fair market value, whichever is less. Please consult with your tax advisor on the best way to claim your car donation tax deduction.
