DONATE YOUR CAR
There are just 3 simple steps!
1. Contact Us
2. Schedule Pickup
3. Tax Deduction
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Your unused vehicle is worth more than you think. Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, RV, golf cart or just about anything else to Goodwill Car Donations and put it to work for real people right here in Minneapolis. Your donation directly funds job training, career development and employment services for people who need it most. Give your vehicle a second life and give someone else a real shot at a better future.
Goodwill Car Donations accepts many types of vehicles in a wide range of conditions, including those that may not be running, as long as they meet program guidelines. Cars, SUVs, trucks, trailers, jet skis, motorcycles and similar vehicles can often qualify. You do not need to worry about whether your vehicle is worth donating. Share the details with our team, and we will help determine if it qualifies. Every approved vehicle donation helps support important programs for people in your Minneapolis community.
The donation process is refreshingly simple from start to finish. Fill out a quick online form, and we will schedule a free pickup at a time that works for you. At pickup, you receive a receipt for tax purposes right on the spot. Within weeks of your vehicle selling at auction, we send you the tax paperwork you need to claim a solid deduction. It is completely free, easy to complete and worthwhile for you and your community.
Every dollar your vehicle raises goes straight back into funding life changing community programs in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Goodwill Car Donations takes your old vehicle and turns the proceeds into job skills, training opportunities and real employment support for disadvantaged individuals. You receive free pickup, valuable tax benefits and the satisfaction of knowing you made a real impact. Take action today and donate your vehicle to Goodwill Car Donations.
What Qualifies for Car Donations?
If you are unsure whether your vehicles qualify for donation, you have options. Goodwill Car Donations accepts many types of vehicles, although each donation must meet program guidelines. Even if your vehicle is not running, it may still qualify depending on its condition and potential value.
To give you an idea of the types of vehicles commonly accepted for donation, here are some examples:
- Cars
- Snowmobiles
- Motorhomes
- Trucks
- Vans
- Minivans
- SUVs
- Buses
- Motorcycles
- Golf Carts
- Boats
If you are still unsure whether your specific vehicle qualifies, contact us and we will review your situation and guide you through your options.
How Does the Donation Process Work?
When you are ready to donate a vehicle in Minneapolis or St. Paul, the process is simple and designed for your convenience:
- You contact us. Either by phone or through our online donation form, let us know you are ready to donate. Share details such as the make, model and year of your vehicle so we can move forward with scheduling.
- We pick up your vehicle. We come to your location and tow your vehicle at no cost to you.
- We use it to fund local programs. Your vehicle is used to generate funding that supports programs helping people throughout Minnesota.
- You get a tax receipt. A few days later, we mail you a tax receipt and that’s it! Don’t forget to cancel your vehicle’s insurance and registration.
Beyond Donating, How Else Can I Help My Community?
You can support your community in more ways than donating vehicles. Consider contacting the Minneapolis Health Department to ask about volunteer opportunities that help reduce health inequities and support outreach programs in low income neighborhoods. You can also reach out to Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development, which works on affordable housing and community development efforts that often welcome volunteer involvement. Another option is the Minneapolis Housing Policy and Development Division, which helps residents access stable housing and partners with organizations that may offer hands on volunteer opportunities. These groups can help you find meaningful ways to give your time and support those in need.
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Who Exactly Benefits from Your Donation?
When you donate cars, trucks or other vehicles, you help people in Minneapolis and St. Paul who are working to overcome barriers to employment. Individuals who are struggling to find steady work or lack the skills needed to enter the workforce benefit directly from the programs funded by your donation.
These programs provide job training, career support and resources that help people build confidence and become productive members of the community. As more individuals gain stable employment, the entire community grows stronger and more resilient.
No matter where you live in the area, whether it’s Bloomington, Eagan, Coon Rapids, St. Paul or beyond, we’re ready to help you get started.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference Today?
Are you ready to learn more about making a donation? Interested in partnering with us to support your community in the Twin Cities? Contact us today and take the first step toward turning your unused vehicle into meaningful change.