How can you make sure your dollars are used effectively to support worthwhile causes?
Just as you would spend time chosing among personal investment options, it pays to put some effort into selecting among charities. "Most people aren't good about researching charities," said Chuck McLean, a vice president at GuideStar, an information service that...
Your Guide to Donating a Motorcycle to Charity
Donating a motorcycle to charity is not only easy, but it can benefit one of our great charitable organizations. We know that, as a vehicle donors, you have a lot of choices on where to donate your car or motorcycle to. Car Donation Wizard makes a pledge to its donors...
Car Donation to National Public Radio
At Car Donation Wizard, we are proud to be partnered with Car Talk's National Public Radio, giving donors easy access to donate a car to their favorite local radio station, anywhere in the country. All you need, in order to donate is the certificate of title and a...
Car Donation Tip: Ask how and where the money will be spent
This question should be easily answered. You should search for the charity or agency that makes the best use of the funds from your car donation. Beware of programs that promise to send proceeds to an organization without having a direct relationship. All charities...
Car Donation Spotlight: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
By: Sam Andrews Quick: what was Ford Motor Company’s last spin-off brand in the United States? If you can’t remember, don’t blame yourself. The brand was named ‘Merkur’ and it only lasted two models during the final four years of the 1980s. Merkur’s brief time on this...
Hybrid Vehicle Donations
2012 should be the year we all pledge to be greener. One of the ways a lot of our donors do this is by driving a hybrid vehicle. As newer, innovative green cars come on the market, many consumers are left wondering what to do with their old hybrid? Instead of selling...
Happy Holidays from Car Donation Wizard!
From everyone at Car Donation Wizard, we wish you a very Happy Holiday season! Thank you for your continued support of all our amazing nonprofit partners. Returning the maximum proceeds from your car donation is always our number one priority.
Video: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Haiti
Car Donation Wizard is lucky enough to be able to lend a hand on amazing projects like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Haiti, which took place this past November 5-12, 2011 in Léogâne, Hait. Organized with Habitat for Humanity International, four...
Year-End Tax Savings Through Car Donation
With 2012 rapidly approaching, consider car donation before the end of the year in order to claim your 2011 tax deduction. Car donations made prior to December 31, 2011 are eligible for 2011 tax deductions. Tax adviser's agree that if you have the ability to take...
Car Donation Spotlight: 1991 BMW 850i
By Car Donation Wizard's own: Sam Andrews The year was 1991 – George H.W. Bush was president, the first Gulf War was wrapping up, and the world was suffering from a mild economic recession. The Soviet Union finally collapsed. Amy Grant and Pearl Jam were popular on...