Vehicle Donation: Wheels for Wishes
Donate your car, truck, RV, boat or other vehicle to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon.
To donate a vehicle to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, please submit a vehicle donation form.
Our Vehicle Donation Program is managed through a partnership with Speed’s Supertow. A representative from Speed’s Supertow will contact you within two business days on our behalf. Please have the vehicle’s title with you when Speed’s calls to expedite the processing of your generous donation.
If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Development and Communications Manager Ellen Dully at 503-292-2280, ext. 27.
Please fill out our vehicle donation form to start your donation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What vehicles does Make-A-Wish accept?
• Does my car have to be running to qualify for a donation?
• How does Wheels for Wishes work?
• Do I notify the DMV?
• How do I claim the vehicle donation on my taxes?
• How does the Make-A-Wish Foundation obtain my vehicle?
• Do I have to be with the vehicle at the time of pick-up?
• What paperwork do I need?
• How much money will the Foundation receive?
• How do I get started?
Q: What vehicles does Make-A-Wish accept?
A: The Wheels for Wishes program accepts cars, trucks, camper trailers, tractors, motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, RV’s, boats, jet skis, and even planes. The better the condition of the vehicle, the easier it is to sell it for a good price at auction and more money comes back to the Foundation.
Q: Does my car have to be running to qualify for donation?
A: No, but the car must have an engine and be towable. However, cars that are in extremely poor condition or a great distance from our tow range may cost more to tow than the value of the vehicle. If this is the case, Make-A-Wish may not receive any dollars from your vehicle.
Q: How does Wheels for Wishes work?
A: Most vehicles donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon are sold at an open-to-the-public auction. A small percentage of the proceeds go to the auction vendor as a well-earned fee for towing the many donated vehicles to the auction, providing the auction services, and processing the DMV paperwork.
Q: Do I notify the DMV?
A: We recommend that you contact the DMV to let them know the vehicle was donated.
Q: How do I claim the vehicle donation on my taxes?
A: After a vehicle sells, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon will provide you an acknowledgment letter within 30 days of the sale. The amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle will be listed on this receipt, and this will serve as a tax-receipt and proof of your donation. For additional guidance on vehicle donations, consult your tax adviser or visit www.irs.gov and see IRS Publication 4303 “A Donor’s Guide to Vehicle Donations.”
Q: How does the Make-A-Wish Foundation obtain my vehicle?
A: Once your information is received, our partner towing company, Speed’s Supertow, will contact you to set up details. Please call Speed’s at 503-234-5555 and tell them you’d like to donate your car to benefit Make-A-Wish or submit the vehicle donation form to start the process.
Q: Do I have to be with the vehicle at the time of pick-up?
A: No. Special arrangements can be made when you talk with the tow company.
Q: What paperwork do I need?
A: All parties listed on the title need to sign off on the title before Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon can accept the vehicle. Sign under “seller’s printed name” or “signature of owner releasing interest/certifying odometer reading.”
Q: How much money will the Foundation receive?
A: It varies depending on the condition of the vehicle, the distance for towing and small administrative costs. The Foundation will receive the remainder of the proceeds from the sale of the car at public auction.
Q: How do I get started?
A: Submit your vehicle donation form or call Speed’s Supertow at 503-234-5555 and tell them you’d like to donate your car to benefit Make-A-Wish. Thank you for supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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