Disaster Relief
American Red Cross
Accepts car, truck, motorcycle, RV, and boat donations — proceeds fund disaster response, blood services, and emergency aid nationwide.
location_on412 E Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535call(251) 943-3844
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Your Unused Foley Vehicle Can Do Real Good
There is no listing to write, no buyer to vet, and no negotiation to slog through. Donating a vehicle in Foley to a vetted 501(c)(3) is a free pickup, a signed title, and a tax form — and the value goes to a cause the donor selects.
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Just Come and Get It arrow_forward Skip the listings. Get the tax write-off and free towing — our charity of the week handles the rest.
What a Foley Car Donation Gets You
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No Listing, No Lowball Offers
A Foley private sale means photographs, listings, and strangers talking the price down at the kerb. A donation skips all of it — the charity arrives, the title transfers, the vehicle leaves.
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Done in Days, Not Months
A Foley private sale can drag on for weeks. A vehicle donation moves quickly: a short form, a scheduled tow, and a signed title at pickup.
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A Tax-Deductible Donation
Donors who itemize can deduct the Foley vehicle's qualifying value on their federal return. For most cars, that figure is the amount the charity nets when the vehicle is sold.
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Choose a Cause Serving Baldwin County
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Foley — local branches plus national organizations that accept car donations.
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Accepts donated vehicles nationwide with free towing — proceeds fund adult rehabilitation centers, shelters, and disaster relief.
location_on2015 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535call(251) 943-3883
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Housing & Urban DevelopmentHabitat for Humanity
Their Cars for Homes program accepts donated vehicles in any condition — proceeds fund home builds and repairs for families working toward stable homeownership.
location_on12678 County Road 65, Foley, AL 36535call(251) 943-7268
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Health & ResearchAmerican Cancer Society
Their Cars for a Cure program accepts vehicle donations with free towing — proceeds fund cancer research, patient transportation, and lodging programs.
location_on19059 Greeno Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532call(251) 621-7996
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Youth & CommunityYMCA
Local YMCAs accept donated cars, trucks, and boats — proceeds fund youth programs, fitness scholarships, and community services in your neighborhood.
location_on8051 Whispering Pines Rd, Daphne, AL 36526call(251) 626-0888
The Tax Picture for a Foley Vehicle Gift
For most donated cars, the deductible amount is whatever the charity nets when it sells the vehicle, reported to the donor on IRS Form 1098-C. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, the donor may generally deduct the lesser of $500 or fair market value without a 1098-C.
Vehicles the charity puts to direct use rather than selling have different rules and may support a fair-market-value deduction. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm the specifics with a tax advisor.
How a Foley Car Donation Works
A transparent, four-step process ensures a smooth transition from vehicle to impact. (The exact process may differ between organizations, these are the general phases)
1
Vehicle Valuation
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your vehicle's market value and suitability for donation.
2
Title & Documentation Review
Their team verifies clear title, runs the vehicle history, and prepares all necessary transfer paperwork.
3
Title Transfer
The title is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax deduction purposes.
4
Fund Distribution
The vehicle is sold or put to use by the charity, and proceeds fund their mission.
Why Foley Owners Choose Donation Over a Private Sale
A used-car sale in Foley is a project: a listing, photos, fielding messages from strangers, scheduling test drives, and absorbing whatever the eventual buyer talks the price down to. For a non-running or low-value vehicle, the work rarely lines up with the payout.
A charitable donation collapses that timeline. The receiving charity schedules a free tow at the donor's convenience and accepts the vehicle as-is — there is nothing to fix and nothing to show.
What Foley Donors Ask About Car Donation
Straight answers on donating your car, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Who handles the paperwork and title transfer? expand_more
The donor signs the vehicle title over to the charity at the time of pickup; the receiving charity files the transfer with the state and mails the IRS Form 1098-C afterwards. Specific signature requirements vary by state DMV.
Can the donor choose which charity near Foley receives the car? expand_more
Yes. The donor picks the cause that fits their intent from the list shown for Foley. The featured partner is also available for donors who prefer not to compare options one by one.
Does the donor need to be home when the car is picked up? expand_more
Usually not, as long as the vehicle is accessible, the signed title is left in an agreed-upon location, and personal items have been removed. Specifics are confirmed by the receiving charity when pickup is scheduled.
How does someone start donating a Foley car? expand_more
Begin with the form on this page: provide a few basic details about the Foley vehicle and request a free pickup. From there the donor is connected with a qualified 501(c)(3) that schedules the tow, accepts the signed title, and mails the IRS Form 1098-C.
Can someone donate a car titled in another person's name? expand_more
No. The signature on the title transfer must come from the registered owner. For deceased owners, an executor with the proper estate paperwork can typically sign on behalf of the estate; the receiving charity will confirm what documentation is needed.
Does the make or model of the Foley car matter? expand_more
Almost any make is accepted — domestic, import, and luxury vehicles are all routinely donated. Acceptance is driven more by title status, location, and condition than by brand.
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