About Car Donation Foundation

We turn unwanted vehicles, even old and broken ones, in to hope, dreams, wishes, and more.

A Little About Car Donation Foundation

Car Donation Foundation (CDF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established to operate well run, reputable car donation programs, including the Wheels For Wishes, Wheels For Wishes & Wellness, and Vehicles For Veterans programs that benefit other charities. These programs benefit a variety of charities that serve children and veterans across the country. CDF’s car donation programs combined have raised over $142,473,831 for charities since 2010. Learn more about the impact of your car donation here.

Mailing Address

Car Donation Foundation

5775 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 700.

St. Louis Park, MN 55416.

1-952–525–2238

[email protected]

Financial Statements

See our 2021 Financial Statements, (2020), (2019), (2018), and our 2021 IRS form 990, (2020), (2019), (2018), (2017).

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More Than $142 Million Donated

to charitable organizations

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Since 2010

Car Donation Foundation has been committed to making a difference in the community

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Customer Service Representatives

help donors navigate the donation process from start to finish

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We Help You Save

time and money by donating with ease, rather than paying for insurance and upkeep on a car you don’t use

Why Car Donation Foundation

Our car donation process is designed to be easy for donors while providing the maximum benefit to charities. Overwhelmingly, donors report a positive experience while making their donation.

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With the help of our donors CDF has donated more than $142 million to charitable organizations.

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The average donation transaction takes less than two minutes to complete online or over the phone.

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With great customer service we’ve earned a score of 9 out of 10 on Trustpilot.

Leadership

Executive Director

Loren Dorshow

Executive Director of Car Donation Foundation

Loren has over thirty years of experience as a trial lawyer, and is a past member of the Board of Directors for Make-A-Wish Minnesota.

Board of Directors

Roger Gershin

Roger has been a trial attorney for 40 years, an instructor at Hamline University and the Minnesota Paralegal Institute, and is a past board member of Make-A-Wish Minnesota.

Jon Applebaum

Jon Applebaum is Vice President and Financial Advisor at Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Previously, Jon was in the private practice of law for 8 years and served two terms in the Minnesota Legislature, representing his hometown community.

Matt Rosenberg

Matt is the founder and CEO of MAR Tickets.

Lee Orwig

Lee Orwig is a personal injury attorney at Bolt Hoffer Boyd. Read more about his practice here.

Anne Veach

Anne is the Creative Director at Melville Sound Recording Studio and freelance special event planner.