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 $175,668,684 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 2023 Financial Statements, (2022), (2021), (2020), (2019), (2018), and our 2023 IRS form 990, (2022), (2021), (2020), (2019), (2018), (2017).

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More Than $175 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 $175 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

Lee Orwig

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

Karinne Tarshish

Karinne is the co-owner of Title Choice, LLC. She has over 10 years of experience working in the Real Estate industry, spending the entirety in the Title division.

Matt Rosenberg

Matt is the founder and CEO of MAR Tickets.

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.

Anne Veach

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

Mark Karon

Mark Karon is the director of the University of Minnesota Student Legal Service, where he has focused his practice on civil and criminal litigation. Mr. Karon currently teaches in the legal studies program at Hamline University where he has taught, legal research and writing, torts, civil litigation and trial practice, evidence, and product liability law.