Iowa Car Donation Organizations Benefit Worthy Charity Programs

Are you looking to make a car donation in Iowa? Car Donation Foundation runs three great vehicle donation charity programs operating in Iowa.

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Millions of dollars donated to our charity partners as of January 2026.

14,387 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 Iowa, various American veteran charity programs, and animal rescue programs with the proceeds from generous vehicle donations.

About Wheels For Wishes Iowa

Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Iowa, benefits local children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Iowa. The funds from your generous car donation go toward granting the life-changing wishes of local Make-A-Wish kids from Iowa.

Wheels For Wishes Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax benefit – a tax deduction.

We come to you with free towing anywhere in Iowa including:

About Vehicles For Veterans In Iowa

We also have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) car donation organization benefiting U.S. veterans called Vehicles For Veterans Iowa. Vehicles For Veterans in Iowa benefits American veteran charity programs including Tee It Up for the Troops, Veterans Airlift Command, Oscar Mike Foundation, BraveHearts, and many more organizations that help veterans nationally.

Vehicles For Veterans benefits over 25 American veteran charities across the United States. These trusted charities benefit veterans in a variety of ways including housing, adaptive equipment, service animals, community involvement, mental health services, transportation and more!

Vehicles For Veterans does not donate vehicles directly to veterans. Our experienced team maximizes the value of your vehicle donation at auction or a local recycling center.

We donate the proceeds to an amazing veterans organization, and you get a great tax deduction. Plus, we arrange and offer free towing anywhere in Iowa including:

About Animal Car Donation In Iowa

If you have a passion for animal welfare and an unwanted vehicle to donate, consider donating to Animal Car Donation in Iowa. Animal Car Donation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) vehicle donation program benefiting animal rescue programs throughout the U.S.

The proceeds from your donated vehicle benefit amazing animal rescue charity programs like Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, The Bond Between, Bitty Kitty Brigade, Animal Haven, and more.

Each of our charity recipients have an important specialty or service they provide with the ultimate goal of finding forever homes for pets. Your generous vehicle donation funds specialty medical care, comfortable shelters, finding forever homes, and more for animals in need.

Animal Car Donation comes to you with free towing anywhere in Iowa, including:

Plus, you get a great tax deduction when you donate a vehicle to Animal Car 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 types of 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 Iowa with free pick up.

You Earn A Great Tax Deduction When You Donate Your Car To Our Vehicle Donation Programs

Besides knowing your donation from your Iowa home is making a difference, the best benefit of donating to one of our car donation programs is donations are tax deductible! After your vehicle donation process is complete, we mail you a tax-deductible receipt.

You can use this tax receipt (donation receipt) to claim a great tax write-off. Your deduction will reflect the sale value that our experienced team maximizes at auction.

If your old 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 then schedule and take the vehicle off your hands with hassle-free towing!

Donate Your Vehicle In Iowa Online Today

All three of our car donation programs are done in three easy steps through our online donation forms. Get started with your car donation charity of choice today:

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