Your car donation to Aquidneck Island Land Trust helps to further our goals to conserve our open spaces, to protect our valuable watersheds, farmlands and natural habitats, improve our Island’s climate resiliency, and provide public nature trails, parks, and scenic vistas for the enjoyment of residents and visitors to Aquidneck Island!
Based on the condition of your vehicle, it will either be sold at auction or recycled. Getting older cars, with less advanced pollution control systems off the road is good for the environment. Additionally, recycling these older cars significantly reduces energy consumption by using materials like steel and aluminum from old vehicles instead of producing them from raw resources, which is far more energy intensive. This reduction in energy use leads to lower emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. Recycling further decreases industrial pollution by reducing the need for new parts production. Overall, car recycling advances environmental conservation by lowering greenhouse gas emissions and promoting more efficient resource use.
Making your vehicle donation both a charitable and an eco-friendly choice!
How to Donate Your Car to the Aquidneck Island Land Trust
Step 1: Provide Vehicle Information
Complete the donation form online or by calling us at (888) 755-5435. We’ll ask you some questions about your vehicle, including the VIN, year, make, model, mileage, and condition.
Step 2: Schedule Free Car Pick Up
Tell us about yourself and where your car will be picked up. You’ll be contacted by a local towing agent within 2-3 business days to schedule a pick up time that works best for you.
Step 3: Get Tax Receipt
Once you submit your Aquidneck Island Land Trust car donation, you’ll receive a confirmation email with access to your Donor Console. Within the Donor Console, you’ll be able to track the progress of your car donation, upload documents, and get tax and title information. After your car is sold, you’ll be emailed a tax receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of vehicles are accepted?
Aquidneck Island Land Trust accepts almost all running and non-functioning cars and trucks. Other vehicles such as vans, motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, RVs, trailers, planes, and heavy machinery are accepted on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about a vehicle you’d like to donate, call us at (888) 755-5435.
What documents do I need to complete my car donation to the Aquidneck Island Land Trust?
You’ll need a clear title in order to complete your car donation. If there is a lien listed on the title, you’ll also need to provide a lien release document. If you have any questions, call us at (888) 755-5435.
How do I transfer my title?
You’ll need to sign your title over to our authorized agent, Advanced Remarketing Services. You will print and sign your name as the seller. Click here to find state-specific title transfer instructions or call (888) 755-5435 and a customer service representative can walk you through the process.
How much money will Aquidneck Island Land Trust receive from my car donation?
Our agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, returns on average more than 80% of the gross proceeds from the sale of your vehicle, the highest of any vehicle donation program.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! Within 30 days of the sale of your car, you’ll be emailed a tax receipt. If your car sells for over $500, you may deduct the full selling price of the car when itemizing taxes. If your car sells for less than $500, you can deduct $499 or your car’s fair market value, whichever is less. Please consult with your tax advisor on the best way to claim your Aquidneck Land Trust car donation tax deduction.
For answers to more Aquidneck Island Land Trust car donation questions
Visit our FAQ page or call us at (888) 755-5435.
