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Habitat for Humanity International
Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
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Donate a Montgomery County Car to a Cause You Choose
From a working sedan to a long-idle boat trailer, almost any vehicle in Montgomery County can become a charitable gift. Donation skips the resale market entirely — no listings, no buyers to vet, no commissions.
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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 Montgomery County Car Donation Gets You
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Free Towing, Anywhere in Montgomery County
Vetted charities cover towing at no cost to the donor. Running or not, the vehicle is picked up at a scheduled time — the donor does not move it.
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Done in Days, Not Months
A Montgomery County 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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Work Only With Vetted 501(c)(3)s
Every charity listed for Montgomery County is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity that accepts vehicle donations.
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Donate your car. Help save a life waiting for a transplant.
Vehicle donations routed to MatchingDonors.com receive prioritized handling — free towing, title transfer, and IRS Form 1098-C after the vehicle sells. Proceeds fund the matching platform that has connected over 15,000 registered donors with patients in need.
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Start Your Car Donation
See how much your car could impact a charity.
Where a Montgomery County Car Donation Can Go
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept car donations from donors across Montgomery County and the rest of Maryland.
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EnvironmentThe Nature Conservancy
Protects ecologically important lands and waters across the United States and globally.
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YouthBoys & Girls Clubs of America
Provides mentorship, after-school programs, and safe spaces for young people nationwide.
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Food SecurityFeeding America
The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, sourcing food for 200 member food banks.
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Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross
Delivers humanitarian aid, blood donation, and disaster recovery across the country.
Cities & Towns in Montgomery County
Choose a city in Montgomery County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
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Aspen Hill
Bethesda
Burtonsville
Calverton
Chevy Chase
Clarksburg
Cloverly
Colesville
Damascus
Darnestown
Fairland
Flower Hill
Forest Glen
Four Corners
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Glenmont
Kemp Mill
Layhill
Leisure World
Montgomery Village
North Bethesda
North Kensington
North Potomac
Olney
Poolesville
Potomac
Redland
Rockville
Silver Spring
South Kensington
Takoma Park
Travilah
Wheaton
White Oak
Old Fleet Vehicles, Boats, RVs, and Motorcycles
Cars are only the most common donation. A small business retiring a Montgomery County delivery truck, a household done with an RV that no longer leaves the driveway, or an owner ready to part with a project motorcycle can donate those vehicles on the same basic terms.
Larger vehicles take a bit more coordination on the tow — a flatbed for a non-running RV, a trailer rendezvous for a boat — but the financial picture is the same: free pickup, a signed title, and IRS documentation for the deduction.
What Happens After You Donate a Car in Montgomery County
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)
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Vehicle Valuation
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your vehicle's market value and suitability for donation.
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Title & Documentation Review
Their team verifies clear title, runs the vehicle history, and prepares all necessary transfer paperwork.
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Title Transfer
The title is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax deduction purposes.
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Fund Distribution
The vehicle is sold or put to use by the charity, and proceeds fund their mission.
Frequently Asked Questions for Montgomery County Car Donors
Straight answers on donating your car, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Will charities accept a junk car or a vehicle valued only for parts? expand_more
Often, yes. Junk cars, non-running vehicles, and cars with major mechanical issues are accepted by many charities and sold at auction or to salvage buyers. Free towing still applies.
Does the donor need an appraisal for a donated car? expand_more
Not for most vehicles. For donations valued over $5,000 that are not sold by the charity, a qualified appraisal and IRS Form 8283 Section B are generally required. For vehicles the charity sells, the sale price reported on Form 1098-C establishes the deduction — no appraisal needed.
Does the Montgomery County car have to run or be in good condition? expand_more
No. Charities that accept vehicle donations routinely take cars that do not start, have body damage, or are mechanically worn out. Condition affects the eventual sale value — and therefore the deduction — but not eligibility.
Can the donor choose which charity near Montgomery County receives the car? expand_more
Yes. The donor picks the cause that fits their intent from the list shown for Montgomery County. The featured partner is also available for donors who prefer not to compare options one by one.
How large a tax deduction will donating a Montgomery County car produce? expand_more
For most vehicles, the deduction equals the amount the charity nets at sale, reported on Form 1098-C. Cars sold for $500 or less generally support a deduction of the lesser of $500 or fair market value. Actual tax savings depend on the donor's income, filing status, and itemized total.
Other Counties in Maryland
Browse charities that accept real estate donations elsewhere in the state.
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