Kidney Cars
What Is A Kidney Car?
The Kidney Cars Program is the most productive fundraising activity of the National Kidney Foundation of Upstate New York. People can make a charitable donation to the foundation in the form of a used car. The donated cars are towed FREE OF CHARGE from their location and then sold at dealer-only auctions or for parts.
Kidney Cars are: used cars, trucks, boats, the occasional tank, we've even taken a private jet or two. Donating Kidney Machines like these to the National Kidney Foundation can help save lives. We sell them, with the proceeds going to kidney research, organ donor awareness, and patient services. Plus, you may qualify for a tax deduction.
Make your car (or anything else that moves) a kidney machine.
How the Kidney Cars Program Works
Who benefits when you become a Kidney Car Donor
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Q&A - Impact on Charity Car Donation Programs Jobs Creation Act of 2004
TO DONATE YOUR CAR TO THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
To donate by phone:
Call Insurance Auto Auctions at (585) 426-1041 or 1-800-488-CARS
To donate online:
www.kidneycars.org
Thank you for “Making Lives Better” for kidney patients in our area.
Questions? Contact the Kidney Car Manager
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How The Kidney Car Program Works
Two requirements are that:
- The vehicle must be whole.
- You must hold a clear title to the vehicle.
We will come and pick up the vehicle for FREE! Once the car has been picked up, the car is sold at a dealer auction and the proceeds go to Upstate New York's Kidney Foundation. The donor receives a receipt to use for tax purposes.
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Who Benefits
Your Car's Ability to Save Lives Goes Way Beyond Seat Belts!
1. You Benefit From a Vehicle Donation
- You may qualify for a tax deduction.
- You can eliminate the time, expense, loss of privacy, and possible security risk of selling your own vehicle without having to deal with strangers.
- You may get more of a return by donating your vehicle instead of trading it in.
- You won't continue to pay registration fees, property taxes, and insurance premiums on an infrequently used vehicle.
- You can eliminate costly repairs on your vehicle.
2. Your Community Does.
The Kidney Car Program has helped neighborhood beautification efforts in thousands of communities across the country by removing unwanted vehicles at no cost to their owners, or to tax payers. Neighborhood clean-up programs have a positive effect on safety and property values, not to mention the boost they give to community residents.
3. The Environment Does.
Reducing Air Pollution Since 1992 the Kidney Car Program has removed from the highway thousands of unwanted vehicles, some of which are ten years old or older and have a high level of emissions that pollute the air and destroy the ozone layer.
Increasing Reuse All Kidney Cars that are no longer in working order are used for parts and ultimately, shredded. The availability of these parts means a cost savings passed on to the consumer.
Increased Recycling Car parts not suitable for reuse are shredded and recycled. We estimate that last year alone more than 46,000 tons of materials were collected and recycled through our efforts, putting to new use material that would have otherwise ended up in landfills.
And Most Importantly. . .
4. Kidney Patients Do.
Proceeds from Kidney Cars are used in the communities in which they are raised to fund a variety of National Kidney Foundation programs. The money that is raised through this program funds a dialysis transportation service which provides rides to and from the hospital. The proceeds generated also supports public education and organ donor awareness.
The National Kidney Foundation is the Nation's leading voluntary health agency dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. Leading our efforts are the 30,000 volunteers from all walks of life. Together they bring help and hope to the 20 million Americans who suffer from kidney and urologic diseases.
KIDNEY CARS SAVE LIVES!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can I donate?
A: You can donate a car, van, truck, boat, bus, camper, or motorcycle. Just a reminder; the vehicle must be whole and have a clear title.
Q: Will there be any cost to me?
A: No, the NKF pays for the towing of your vehicle
Q: Can I donate a vehicle that doesn't run?
A: Yes, the NKF will even pick it up for you.
Q: How long will it take to have my vehicle picked up?
A: That depends on where you live and if you donate on-line or by phone. The pick up can range from a few days to a few weeks (depending on how quickly you return your title.)
Q: Is my donation tax deductible?
A: The National Kidney Foundation is a non-profit (501C 3 Corporation) so your donation may be tax deductible. Since each case is different, it is best to consult your tax advisor or accountant for details.
Q: How do I determine the value of my car for tax purposes?
A: As of January 1, 2005 the laws regarding charitable car donations changed due to the passing of the Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The law will not affect donors who do not itemize on their taxes. Donors who do itemize their taxes will no longer carry the burden of determining the deductible value for their donation. Instead, they will receive a verifiable written receipt from the charity, which will document the gross proceeds raised from the sale of each donated item. Donors will have the option of claiming the sales price or choosing a minimum alternative amount. Donors are encouraged to speak to their tax advisors.
Q: I live in a small town where there isn't an NKF office. Can I still donate my car?
A: Yes, the Kidney Car program offers FREE, nationwide, year round pick-up service.
Thank you for “Making Lives Better”
for kidney patients in our area.
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