
Habitat for Humanity International
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There is no listing to write, no buyer to vet, and no negotiation to slog through. Donating a vehicle in Broome County 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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Skip the listings. Get the tax write-off and free towing — our charity of the week handles the rest.
The receiving charity mails a Form 1098-C documenting the gift. It is the single piece of paperwork the IRS expects for a car donation deduction over $500.
A Broome County 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.
Vehicle donation is not limited to passenger cars. Broome County donors regularly give pickups, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, and even snowmobiles to qualified charities.
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.
See how much your car could impact a charity.
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept car donations from donors across Broome County and the rest of New York.

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Choose a city in Broome County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Charities serving Broome County put proceeds from donated vehicles to work locally — housing programs, food assistance, youth services, veterans support, and disaster response across Broome County.
Choosing a nearby organization keeps the impact of a donated Broome County car visible in the same community the car was driven in.
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)
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your vehicle's market value and suitability for donation.
Their team verifies clear title, runs the vehicle history, and prepares all necessary transfer paperwork.
The title is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax deduction purposes.
The vehicle is sold or put to use by the charity, and proceeds fund their mission.
Straight answers on donating your car, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Yes, it is a good idea. The information here is general, and a tax professional can confirm how a vehicle gift affects a specific deduction, income, and filing situation.
Form 1098-C is the IRS document a charity sends to a donor after a vehicle donation. For a deduction over $500, the donor attaches Copy B of Form 1098-C (or a Form 1098-C substitute) to the tax return. For a deduction of $500 or less, the form is not required.
Most charities sell donated vehicles — at auction, through a partner dealer, or directly — and direct the proceeds to their programs. Some charities use a donated car directly for fleet or client transportation. The receiving charity can confirm its intended use before pickup.
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.
Insurance should generally be kept active until the title transfer is complete and the vehicle has been picked up. Confirming the transfer with the state DMV before canceling protects the donor from liability on the vehicle after it leaves.
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