Donate a Vehicle

Donating a used car, boat, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle (R.V.) is an easy and  impactful way to help the fight against cancer. By donating your vehicle, you can contribute to lifesaving cancer research and receive potential tax benefits. More importantly, your donation helps fund CRI’s mission to advance cancer immunotherapy research.

Types of Vehicles Accepted for Donation:

  • Cars
  • Trucks
  • Boats
  • Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
  • Motorcycles

Arrange a Car Donation

To donate a car to cancer, contact Bethany Disanno at [email protected] or call 212-688-7515 x239.


Fast and Easy Donation Process

  1. Select Your Vehicle: Choose the car, boat, or R.V. you wish to donate.
  2. Fill Out the Form: Complete the online donation form or call us toll-free at 800-99-CANCER.
  3. Arrange a Quick Pickup: We’ll arrange a swift pickup of your vehicle in all continental states and Hawaii.
  4. Get Hassle-Free Towing: Your vehicle will be towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded, and insured towing company. 
  5. Receive Your Receipt: You will receive your donation receipt at the time of pickup and your tax-deduction receipt at the end of the tax year.

Why Donate a Car to Cancer Research?

Donating your car to CRI directly supports the advancement of cutting-edge cancer immunotherapy. Unlike traditional treatments, immunotherapy leverages the body’s own immune system to target and destroy cancer cells more effectively and with fewer side effects. Your vehicle donation contributes to the following:

  • Accelerating Research: By funding clinical trials and research projects, your donation helps scientists develop new immunotherapy treatments that can save lives.
  • Enhancing Precision Medicine: Your contribution helps in the development of personalized medicine approaches, ensuring that treatments are more effective for individual patients.
  • Expanding Education and Awareness: Donations also support educational initiatives that inform patients, healthcare providers, and the public about the benefits and advancements in cancer immunotherapy.

Benefits of Donating Your Car

  • Convenient Pickup: We offer free towing for your donated vehicle, saving you the trouble of arranging transportation.
  • No Repairs Needed: Vehicles in any condition are accepted, so you don’t have to worry about making repairs before donating.
  • Space for a New Car: Clear out space in your garage or driveway to make room for a new vehicle.
  • Fast and Easy Process: Our streamlined process ensures a hassle-free experience from selecting your vehicle to receiving your tax-deduction receipt.
  • Climate-Friendly: Donating your car for recycling helps reduce waste and supports environmental sustainability.

How to Get the Most Tax Benefit from Your Car Donation:

  • Ensure the charity is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Keep detailed records of your donation, including receipts and any forms provided by the charity.
  • Consult with a tax advisor to understand the current tax laws and how they apply to your donation.

Donating your car is not just a generous act of giving; it’s a step toward creating a better future through advanced cancer immunotherapy research. Your support helps us continue our mission to find effective treatments and create a world immune to cancer.


Ready to Donate?

Make a difference today by donating your car, boat, or recreational vehicle to CRI. Your contribution can help create a world immune to cancer.

Contact Us

For more information about car donations, please contact Bethany Disanno at [email protected] or call 212-688-7515 x239.


Frequently Asked Questions

Who can donate to CRI?

Anyone who has an interest in helping to advance the fight against cancer is encouraged to donate to CRI. Individuals can make cash donations and also include CRI in their estate planning or planned givingCorporations and foundations also can make donations.

Are there tax benefits for donating to CRI?

CRI is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your donations are deductible for federal or state tax purposes as allowed by law. Planned giving, which can encompass bequests and gift annuities, may offer other tax or financial planning advantages as well.

Taxpayers who do not itemize their returns may receive a tax deduction of up to $300 for cash donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Taxpayers who itemize returns may now deduct up to 100% of their Adjusted Gross Income on cash donations. Corporations may now deduct up to 25% of taxable income. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

How do “charity watchdog” organizations rate CRI?

We consistently earn high marks from charity watchdog organizations, including an A or higher from the American Institute of Philanthropy. We are also a proud member of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance, the most rigorous evaluator of charity activity with 20 standards of accountability and ethical practice. We have 4 out of 4 stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most utilized evaluator of charities; an A grade from Charity Watch; and a Platinum Participant Seal from GuideStar.