Vehicle donation process
Donating a vehicle to the ASU Foundation is easy
Thinking about selling your car, boat, motorcycle, truck or other vehicle? Donate it to Arizona State University instead! When you donate your vehicle to ASU you support the university and its mission; plus, you may receive a tax deduction when you itemize your return.
Here's how to get started:
- Call us at 480-901-2002.
- Send an email to azpbscars@asu.edu.
- Complete an online form.
We will take care of the rest at no cost to you, including:
- Free pick-up, running or not, when it is most convenient for you.
- Handling all of the paperwork.
- Issuing you an IRS tax receipt for your records.
Tax forms for vehicle donations are provided once a vehicle is sold. RVs/motorhomes, boats and other vehicles will require an inspection to determine if we can accept them as a donation.
Maximizing proceeds, tax deductions
Arizona State University Foundation (EIN 86-6051042) and Arizona Humane Society (“AHS”; EIN 86-0135567) have partnered together in a joint vehicle donation program to maximize proceeds to support the mission as well as the tax deduction for those who donate.
Vehicle donation FAQs
We accept most cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles, trailers, boats, motorcycles and RVs. If you have questions about what you can donate, please send us an email at azpbscars@asu.edu or call us toll-free at 480-901-2002.
Vehicles donated will benefit Arizona State University through the ASU Foundation for a New American University, a nonprofit organization that exists to support Arizona State University. Your gift may be considered a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.
We will need a signed, clear title, free of all liens. If there is a lien listed on the front of the title, please include the original lien release. If you do not have a title, please call our donation department at 480-901-2002. Our title specialists can usually help obtain a duplicate title from your local motor vehicle department.
Please call our donation department at 480-901-2002. Our title specialists can usually help obtain a duplicate title from your local motor vehicle department.
The vehicles are sold at private auction. The proceeds are deposited with the ASU Foundation and used to support ASU. Funds from vehicle donations help ASU provide a world-class education and cutting-edge research that benefits our community, state and world.
Yes, you will be mailed a receipt that shows the amount your donated vehicle brought in at auction or $500, whichever is greater. You should expect to have your receipt of sale about four to eight weeks after you donate your vehicle.
Many factors can contribute to the final selling price of any vehicle, including the make, model and year of your car, along with any mechanical or physical damage to the vehicle that could affect its value. ASU’s vehicle donation representatives cannot guarantee the final selling price, which is your charitable contribution to ASU.
Yes! We accept vehicle donations of all conditions. Your vehicle doesn’t need to run but you will need proof of ownership.
We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away on a scheduled date previously agreed upon with you. We will not pick up a vehicle without first contacting you.
Please complete and submit our vehicle donation form or call us 480-901-2002.