Are you looking to make a car donation in California? Car Donation Foundation runs three great vehicle donation charity programs operating in California.
Car Donation Foundation
$185M+
Millions of dollars donated to our charity partners as of November 2025.
14,295 Wishes
Wishes granted to children through our Wheels For Wishes program.
Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes, Vehicles For Veterans, and Animal Car Donation benefits Make-A-Wish California, various American veteran charity programs, and animal rescue programs with the proceeds from generous vehicle donations.
About Wheels For Wishes California
Our statewide car donation program, Wheels For Wishes California, works with Make-A-Wish California to grant wishes for children across the entire state. California is divided into regional chapters such as the Greater Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, Northeastern & Central California, Central Coast and Southern Central Valley, Orange County and the Inland Empire, and San Diego.
Wheels For Wishes California is part of the Car Donation Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Every donation helps support Make-A-Wish chapters throughout California, and your vehicle donation also qualifies for a tax deduction.
About Wheels For Wishes Greater Bay Area
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Greater Bay Area, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area. The funds from your generous car donation go toward granting the life-changing wishes of local Make-A-Wish kids from the Greater Bay Area.
Wheels For Wishes Greater Bay Area is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you one of the best tax benefits – a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in the Greater Bay Area, including:
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- San Jose
- And anywhere else in the Bay Area.
About Wheels For Wishes Greater Los Angeles
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Greater Los Angeles, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles. The funds from your generous car donation go toward granting the life-changing wishes of local Make-A-Wish kids from the Greater Los Angeles area.
Wheels For Wishes Greater Los Angeles is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in Greater Los Angeles, including:
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Santa Clarita
- And anywhere else in Greater Los Angeles.
About Wheels For Wishes Northeastern & Central California
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Northeastern & Central California, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Northeastern & Central California. The proceeds from your generous car donation help grant wishes for local children in this region.
Wheels For Wishes Northeastern & Central California is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in Northeastern & Central California, including:
- Sacramento
- Fresno
- Stockton
- And anywhere else in Northeastern & Central California.
About Wheels For Wishes Central Coast and Southern Central Valley
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Central Coast and Southern Central Valley, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Central Coast and Southern Central Valley. The proceeds from your generous car donation help grant life-changing wishes for children throughout this region.
Wheels For Wishes Central Coast and Southern Central Valley is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in Central Coast and Southern Central Valley, including:
- Santa Barbara
- Oxnard
- San Luis Obispo
- And anywhere else in the Central Coast and Southern Central Valley.
About Wheels For Wishes Orange County and the Inland Empire
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Orange County and the Inland Empire, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. The proceeds from your generous car donation help grant life-changing wishes for children across the region.
Wheels For Wishes Orange County and the Inland Empire is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in Orange County and the Inland Empire, including:
About Wheels For Wishes San Diego
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes San Diego, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish San Diego. The proceeds from your generous car donation help grant life-changing wishes for children in San Diego.
Wheels For Wishes San Diego is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in San Diego, including:
- San Diego
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside
- And anywhere else in San Diego.
About Vehicles For Veterans In California
We also have a 501(c)(3) nonprofit car donation organization benefiting U.S. veterans called Vehicles For Veterans California. Vehicle donations to Vehicles For Veterans in California benefit American veteran charity programs including Semper Fi Fund, Operation Gratitude, Gary Sinise Foundation, and many more organizations that help veterans nationally.
Vehicles For Veterans supports over 25 American veteran charities across the country. These trusted charities provide critical assistance such as housing, service animals, adaptive equipment, mental health programs, transportation, and community resources for veterans.
Vehicles For Veterans does not give vehicles directly to veterans. Instead, our professional team ensures your donated vehicle is sold at auction or recycled to maximize its value. The proceeds are donated to veteran-focused charities, and you receive a tax deduction. Plus, we offer free towing to donors anywhere in California, including:
Donate Your Car In The Greater Bay Area
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- San Jose
- And anywhere else in the Bay Area.
Greater Los Angeles Area Vehicle Donation Benefits Veterans
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Santa Clarita
- And anywhere else in Greater Los Angeles.
Donated Vehicles Benefit Veterans In Northeastern & Central California
- Sacramento
- Fresno
- Stockton
- And surrounding areas.
Tri-County Area Can Benefit Veterans With Car Donation
- Santa Barbara
- Oxnard
- San Luis Obispo
- And anywhere else in Tri-county area.
Donate Your Vehicle In Orange Country Area To Help Veterans
Your San Diego Area Car Donation Benefits Californian Veterans
- San Diego
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside
- And anywhere else in San Diego.
About Animal Car Donation In California
If you have a passion for animal welfare and an unwanted vehicle to donate, consider donating to Animal Car Donation in California. Animal Car Donation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting animal rescue groups throughout the U.S.
The proceeds from generous California vehicle donations support amazing animal rescue charity programs such as Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, The Bond Between, Bitty Kitty Brigade, Animal Haven, and more.
Each of our charity recipients performs a vital service with the ultimate goal of finding loving, forever homes for pets in need. Your generous vehicle donation helps fund specialty medical care, comfortable shelter, and support for finding forever homes for animals in need.
Animal Car Donation comes to you with free towing anywhere in California. Our chapters serve key regions, including:
Donate Your Car In The Bay Area To Help Animal Rescues
- San Francisco
- Oakland
- San Jose
- And more!
Greater Los Angeles Car Donation Benefits Animals
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Santa Clarita
- And more surrounding cities and towns!
Donate Your Vehicle In Northeastern & Central California
- Sacramento
- Fresno
- Stockton
- And wherever you are in Northeastern and Central California, we come to you with free towing for your donation!
Central Coast and Southern Central Valley
- Santa Barbara
- Oxnard
- San Luis Obispo
- Help animals when you donate your vehicle in these cities and surrounding areas!
Donate Your Vehicle In Orange Country Area To Help Animals
- Anaheim
- Irvine
- Santa Ana
- And anywhere else in the Orange Country, donate your car to Animal Car Donation!
Your San Diego Area Car Donation Benefits California Dogs & Cats
- San Diego
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside
- And anywhere else in San Diego, will arrange and come to you to pick up your donation.
Our Vehicle Donation Programs Accept Most Types Of Vehicles
On a case-by-case basis, your vehicle donation charity program of choice accepts most vehicles, including:
- Cars
- Trucks
- Motorcycles
- Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
- Boats
- Trailers
- Fleet Vehicles
- And more!
If we accept your vehicle, we will come to you anywhere in California with free pickup.
You Earn A Great Tax Deduction When You Donate Your Car To Our Vehicle Donation Programs
Besides knowing your donation from your California home is making a difference, the best benefit of donating to one of our car donation programs is a great tax deduction! After your vehicle donation is complete, we mail you a tax-deductible receipt.
You can use this tax receipt to claim a great tax write-off. Your deduction will reflect the sale value that our experienced team maximizes at auction.
If your vehicle sells for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $500. On top of all that, we help with the paperwork and take the vehicle off your hands with hassle-free towing!
Donate Your Vehicle In California Online Today
All three of our car donation programs make vehicle donation easy in three simple steps. Get started by filling out our online form with your car donation charity of choice today:
- Help Make-A-Wish kids today! Donating is fast and convenient with our Wheels For Wishes online donation form.
- Benefit veterans today with our online Vehicles For Veterans donation form.
- Our Animal Car Donation online form makes it easy to support animals in need today!