Donate Your Vehicle

Friends of Outdoor School is proud to work with the CARS Partners vehicle donation program.

Do you have a vehicle to donate that's in good condition (or fixable for a reasonable cost)? Please call or email our office first, as we may be able to place the vehicle with an ODS program or camp facility, maximizing your donation!

FAQ from CARS Partners vehicle donation program (many more on the CARS website):

Q. What are the benefits of donating my vehicle?
A. • Donating is easy, and the pick-up is free.

• Donating skips the costs and hassles associated with selling a car, like paying for advertising and insurance, or for car repairs to keep your car in running condition while you wait for a buyer.

• Donating avoids the costs associated with keeping a car, such as registration, insurance, car repairs, and more.

• You can free up space at home and/or stop paying for extra parking.

• It's better than a low trade-in offer.

• Vehicle donations are tax-deductible, and you could reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized.

• Donating to a nonprofit feels good and makes a difference.

Q. Does my car have to be running to donate it?
A. Yes! We can accept most vehicles, running or not. However, it must be in one piece and towable, have an engine, and be tow truck accessible. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please choose a nonprofit, complete the secure online vehicle donation form, or call us. Our Donor Support Team is available seven days a week during regular hours of operation.

Q. What types of vehicles are accepted?
A. All vehicles are considered! We strive to accept all types of donated vehicles (running or not), including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and most other motorized vehicles. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete our secure online vehicle donation form, or call us during regular hours of operation.

Q. Will you pick up my vehicle?
A. No. Vehicle Donors do not pay for towing; it's free! The vehicles are picked up at no charge to you. All expenses are deducted from the gross sales price, and if the costs ever exceed the price, those costs are covered by CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services, our vehicle donation program provider.

Q. What if I have an out-of-state title?
A. Yes! We can provide convenient pick-up and towing for vehicle donations just about anywhere in all 50 states. We provide vehicle donation processing in the contiguous 48 states as well as the District of Columbia, without limitation. In Alaska, we service the Fairbanks and Anchorage areas with a 50-mile service radius. In Hawaii, we service the island of Oahu and the island of Hawaii. If you are donating outside of the state or if you have questions about donating, get started via our secure online vehicle donation form or call us seven days a week during regular hours of operation. We would be happy to help you.