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Charitable Car Donation in California

The easy way to donate your car & get a tax deduction in California

Got a car to unload? At Kars4Kids, we make vehicle donations simple and hassle-free - no pesky paperwork or sleazy salesmen to deal with here!

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Free towing

Running or not, we’ll come tow your car, absolutely free of charge! It’s easy to schedule, too.

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Tax deduction

Write off your car! Donate your vehicle & receive a tax deductible receipt equal to the value of your vehicle.

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You Help Kids

The proceeds from your vehicle supports the youth and educational programs of national nonprofit Kars4Kids and our sister charity Oorah.

How to donate your car in California

We’ll show you how to donate your car in three simple steps. Ready? Here we go!

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01Tell us about your car

We’ll need some basic info about the vehicle you’re donating. But don’t sweat it, because we accept all kinds of vehicles- even those without a pink slip, in a non-operational state, or with expired registration.

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02Schedule a free pickup

With our experienced team of tow-truck drivers based all around California, you can expect us quickly, sometimes even the same day. You don’t need to be there for pickup, but let us know when is best for you and we’ll try to accommodate.

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03Receive a tax write-off

As a 501(c)3 charity, your donation to Kars4Kids is fully tax-deductible. Your tax deduction is based on the sale price of your car. We work hard to sell your car for the best price, which means more funds for charity and a bigger tax deduction for you. You’ll receive your tax receipt within 2-4 weeks of pickup, plus a bonus vacation voucher for a 3-day hotel stay! Pretty sweet, huh?

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700,000+ donors trust us with their car.

Recent California donations

  • Donated 2015 BMW i3 by Lawrence W
    2015 BMW i3 by Lawrence W .
    4 Days ago
  • Donated 2011 Honda Odyssey by Charles G
    2011 Honda Odyssey by Charles G .
    4 Days ago
  • Donated 2005 Chrysler 300 by Lance C
    2005 Chrysler 300 by Lance C .
    5 Days ago
  • Donated 2009 Honda Accord by Benny M
    2009 Honda Accord by Benny M .
    5 Days ago
  • Donated 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by Isabelle A
    2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by Isabelle A .
    5 Days ago
  • Donated 2010 Chevrolet Impala by Adele H
    2010 Chevrolet Impala by Adele H .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 by Jorge A
    2000 GMC Sierra 1500 by Jorge A .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by Dinah S
    2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer by Dinah S .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 2002 Audi TT by Roger S
    2002 Audi TT by Roger S .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata by Laura B
    1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata by Laura B .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 2012 Nissan Altima by Brandon D
    2012 Nissan Altima by Brandon D .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2013 Fiat 500 by Rosalva K
    2013 Fiat 500 by Rosalva K .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2008 BMW X5 by Stephanie W
    2008 BMW X5 by Stephanie W .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2007 Acura MDX by Colleen W
    2007 Acura MDX by Colleen W .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe by Roland A
    2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe by Roland A .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2008 Toyota Corolla by Tuan T
    2008 Toyota Corolla by Tuan T .
    8 Days ago

Your California car donation helps

Kars4Kids is a national Jewish charity with thousands of beneficiaries throughout the US, including in California. We fund a network of educational, mentoring, outreach and community programs that provide a holistic support system for our children and their families.

When you donate your used car to Kars4Kids, the proceeds of its sale directly benefit these charity programs. With the donation of your car, you help us realize our goal of fostering a generation of well-balanced, productive adults.

See for yourself why donors in California consider Kars4Kids the best place to donate a car!

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Get rid of your car the easy way with Kars4Kids!

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Education Programs

Through year-round educational youth development and mentoring programs for children and their families, Kars4Kids helps thousands of children develop into productive members of their community. Learn more about what we do and see our charity programs here.

Kars4kids California programs for youth

Chillzone LA

Several communities in Los Angeles such as Pico and the Valley host weekly ChillZone youth groups, which bring kids together with their mentors and friends to have fun and grow in a safe, welcoming environment.
TheZone program sponsored by Kars4kids

TheZone

With its stunning campus in NY, TheZone summer camp attracts kids and teens from California to join campers from across the country for the summer of a lifetime.
Girls with bunnies at TheZone camp sponsored by Kars4kids

Mentoring

Mentoring, the underlying mission of our charity, give children the ability to develop strong relationships.

Kars4Kids Grants

California? We love it. Many Californian charities have been helped through our Kars4Kids’ grant program. Donate your car and help fund your local community organizations.

California sponsored Kars4kids grant program - Agape Villages

Agape Villages

Helping Reunite Foster Children with their Biological Families

California sponsored Kars4kids grant program - East Oakland Boxing Association

East Oakland Boxing Association

Supporting our youth, while making learning and succeeding the cool thing to do.

California sponsored Kars4kids grant program - Community Resources for Science

Community Resources for Science

Getting kids and their teachers excited about science.

California sponsored Kars4kids grant program - Animo Westside Charter Middle School College Center

Animo Westside Charter Middle School College Center

Inspiring students to pursue a higher education.

Donor Testimonials

We get it. You don’t want to take our word for it. Hey, that’s cool. Kars4Kids has thousands of satisfied donors who can vouch for us.

Rob J.
Rob J.
Hayward, CA
5

Awesome! It was user friendly - timely - it helped me more than you could imagine!! Thank You Guys!!

I donated my car
Julia R.
Julia R.
San Francisco, CA
5

Donated my car, great communication and support, they were able to pick it up within 2 days, super easy pick-up and had my tax voucher within 1 month.

I donated my car
Eboni W.
Eboni W.
Ontario, CA
5

This process was simple and flawless. Glad I got to donate for a great cause.

I donated my car
Mario R.
Mario R.
San Francisco, CA
5

Trouble free and quick response.

I donated my car
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Frequently Asked Questions

For a full list of frequently asked questions check out our faq section

The iconic hondaAccord

is the most popular car donated in LA

An average of26,000+

cars are donated from LA each year

Our Areas of Service

We pick up from all over California.

We cover the entire California

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Financial disclosure: Kars4Kids is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. Our Federal Identification Number is 22-374-6050.

Any information on this page related to state laws and title requirements is correct to the best of our knowledge. But because this kind of information is liable to change, please check with your local motor vehicle authority for current guidelines and requirements.

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