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Auto Donation

Whether it floats, flies or rolls, you can give "Dollars to Dyslexia" by donating your used vehicle to IDA!

Don't junk that used car! Whether it floats, flies or rolls your used vehicle can be turned into support for IDA and mission.

IDA and our partner, IAA/Auto-Donation.com will pick up your used vehicle free of charge, sell it, and send you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. Cars, boats, planes, farm and construction equipment—it's all eligible to be donated! And, the proceeds are shared with our IDA Branches to help support our mission. It's convenient, easy and a great way to support IDA. Read more.

IAA/Auto-Donation.com is one of the largest and most respected vehicle donation programs in the nation. Since 1994, they have provided complete donation processing services for hundreds of thousands of vehicle sales for an impressive list of nationally respected non-profits that participate in the program.

Donate Your Vehicle To IDA
Is it time to get rid of that older clunker in the driveway? Now, your used vehicle, boat, or plane can help support IDA's mission to increase awareness of dyslexia and related language-based learning disabilities!

IDA's National Car Donation Program is a turnkey charitable contribution method that enables you to easily donate your used vehicle and know that the proceeds from the sale will support dyslexia awareness, outreach and remediation—at a national level, as well as right in your own community. IDA has partnered with IAA/Auto-Donation.com, one of the largest and most well-respected charity auction organizations to help manage our vehicle donation program.

Most vehicles are accepted, whether they run or not. IAA/Auto-Donation.com will arrange to have your vehicle picked up free of charge. And, you may be eligible to receive a charitable contribution tax deduction on your itemized Federal tax return. What’s more, IDA receives up to 80% of the proceeds toward our mission!

Is my vehicle eligible to donate?

  • You must hold clear title to the vehicle
  • Vehicle should be towable and in a location accessible by a tow truck
  • Vehicles must have an engine (running or not), no missing key parts. and inflated tires are preferred
  • Vehicles can be picked up as quickly as 24-72 hours after our receipt of your title

What information do I need?

  • The year, make and model of your vehicle
  • The approximate mileage and general condition of the vehicle
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN from your title or registration)

Is my vehicle donation to IDA tax deductible?
IDA is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation, so your donation may be tax-deductible. IRS regulations permit taxpayers who itemize to deduct $500, or the gross selling price of the vehicle received by the charity.

How do I get started?

  • Click here or at the Donate Now! link below and complete the online donation form or,
  • Call our IDA National Car Donation toll-free number, (800)456-5517, for more information.
  • We will contact you to pick up your vehicle FREE OF CHARGE
  • IDA will send you a letter acknowledging your donation, and after the sale, a receipt of your donation including the gross selling price to use for tax purposes.