Are you looking to make a car donation in Washington DC? Car Donation Foundation runs three great vehicle donation charity programs operating in Washington DC, giving you the opportunity to support meaningful causes with a single generous action.
Car Donation Foundation
$189M+
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 Metro DC, various American veteran charity programs, and animal rescue programs with the proceeds from generous vehicle donations, and we have partnered with local organizations to maximize the impact of your contribution.
About Wheels For Wishes Washington DC
Our car donation program, Wheels For Wishes Mid-Atlantic, benefits local Washington DC children facing critical illness through Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. The funds from your generous car donation go toward granting the life-changing wishes of local Make-A-Wish kids from Washington DC and the surrounding area, and our simple donation process makes it easy for you to contribute.
Wheels For Wishes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your vehicle donation earns you a tax deduction.
We come to you with free towing anywhere in Washington DC including:
- Washington DC
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Silver Spring
- Bethesda
- Rockville
- College Park
- Bowie
- Gaithersburg
- Falls Church
- Takoma Park
- Hyattsville
- Greenbelt
- Laurel
- Mount Rainier
- And anywhere else in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
About Vehicles For Veterans In Washington DC
We also have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) car donation organization benefiting U.S. veterans called Vehicles For Veterans Washington DC. Vehicle donations to Vehicles For Veterans in Washington DC benefit American veteran charity programs including The Travis Mills Foundation, Team RWB, FourBlock, 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 offer free towing anywhere in Washington DC including:
- Washington DC
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Silver Spring
- Bethesda
- Rockville
- College Park
- Bowie
- Gaithersburg
- Falls Church
- Takoma Park
- Hyattsville
- Greenbelt
- Laurel
- Mount Rainier
- And everywhere else in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
About Animal Car Donation In Washington DC
If you have a passion for animal welfare and an unwanted vehicle to donate, consider donating to Animal Car Donation in Washington DC. Animal Car Donation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) vehicle donation program benefiting animal rescue programs throughout the U.S.
The proceeds from generous Washington DC vehicle donations 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 to save and finding forever homes for pets. Your generous vehicle donation provides vital funding for specialty medical care, comfortable shelter, finding forever homes, and more for animals in need, helping support the loving families who adopt them.
Animal Car Donation will arrange and schedule a free towing anywhere in Washington DC, including:
- Washington DC
- Arlington
- Alexandria
- Silver Spring
- Bethesda
- Rockville
- College Park
- Bowie
- Gaithersburg
- Falls Church
- Takoma Park
- Hyattsville
- Greenbelt
- Laurel
- Mount Rainier
- And anywhere else in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Plus, you get a great tax deduction when you donate a car 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
- SUV
- Old car
- And more!
If we accept your vehicle, we will come to you anywhere in Washington DC with free pick up, and our experienced vehicle donation representatives can even help guide you if you have questions about your car’s title during the donation.
You Earn A Great Tax Deduction When You Donate Your Car To Our Vehicle Donation Programs
Besides knowing your donation from your Washington DC 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 to help you claim the maximum possible tax deduction. Your deduction will reflect the sale value that our experienced team maximizes at auction.
You can use this tax receipt to claim a great tax write-off, as long as your vehicle and donation details qualify under IRS guidelines. 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 Washington DC Online Today
All three of our car donation programs make vehicle donation easy in three simple steps. Get started 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!
