Donate your car to Boston Children’s Hospital and help kids with serious illnesses receive lifesaving care.
How to Donate Your Car
- Fill out the donation form online or call (877) 957-2277. We’ll ask for information about your car and where it will be picked up.
- A towing agent will contact you within 2-3 business days to schedule a pickup time.
- After your car is sold, you will be emailed a tax receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people donate cars to Boston Children’s?
To save kids’ lives. You provide the nation’s best pediatric care and support services to our patients and their families. Your generous donation also fuels research into new treatments and cures that help children in your community and around the world.
What vehicles can be donated?
We accept almost all running and non-running cars. We ask that your car have at least two inflated tires and be in a tow-accessible location, such as a driveway or on a street. Trucks, motorcycles, boats, planes, snowmobiles, heavy machinery, trailers and RVs are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
What paperwork is needed to donate my car?
You’ll need to have a clear title in order to complete your car donation. If you can’t find your title, you’ll have to apply for a duplicate title through your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Instructions on how to sign your Massachusetts title over to our vehicle processing agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, can be found here or you can call our processing center at (877) 957-2277 and a customer service representative can walk you through the process.
How much money will Boston Children’s Hospital receive from my car donation?
Our authorized agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, returns 80% (on average) of the gross proceeds from the sale of your car donation, the highest of any vehicle donation program.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Within 30 days of the sale of your vehicle, you'll be emailed a tax receipt for your car donation. If your car sold for over $500, you can claim the full sales price when you itemize taxes. If the car sold for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $499. Please consult with your tax advisor on the best way to claim your car donation tax deduction.
For answers to more Boston Children’s Hospital car donation questions, view our FAQs page or call (877) 957-2277.
