Donating your vehicle to the Placer SPCA is easy and helps us raise much needed funds for the animals we serve.  Our Vehicle Donation program is facilitated by Car Program LLC, which serves other non-profit charitable organizations as well as ours.  If you call directly, please be certain to tell them that you want your donation to go to the Placer SPCA. 

If you are interested in donating your vehicle to the Placer SPCA here’s how to do it - with answers to some questions you may have.  Thank you for considering us for your vehicle donation!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What can I donate?  We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, Harley Davidson motorcycles (only), horse and travel trailers, boats and RV's. Sorry, no motorcycles, incomplete vehicles, car bodies or totaled vehicles.

2. Is my donation tax deductible?  Yes. Placer County SPCA is classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organization. Donations are tax deductible to the full ext. ent of the law. Individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine what if any tax benefit you may receive.

3. What do I need to donate my vehicle?  We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made.

4. My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?  Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing). To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete and fax or send in our donation form.

6. How is the value of my car determined?  New rule for donating vehicles became effective January 2005. If the claimed value of the vehicle exceeds $500 and the item is sold by the charitable organization, the taxpayer is limited to the gross sale. It does not affect donors claiming $500 or less and for those donors who are not claiming a tax deduction. The Car Program LLC will mail a postcard to each donor whose gift generates a gross sale in excess of $500.. The Kelly Blue Book web site will be helpful in determining the value of your vehicle.

7. How will the car be picked up?  Our partner, Car Program LLC, will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company

8. How long will it take to pick up my car?  You will at least be contacted by Car Program LLC within three or four business days at the most. If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we may be able to make those arrangements as well.

9. How can I contact you to schedule a pick up?  Please complete and submit our online donation form or call us at 916-782-7722 ext. 106 Mo- Fri, 9-5pm

If you would like to arrange for a car donation after hours or on weekends, please call (800) 240-0160. Please be sure to say you are calling to donate to the Placer SPCA.

The above number is available with extended hours:
Monday - Friday: 4:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

For more information contact Placer SPCA by calling (916) 782-SPCA (7722) or (530) 885-PETS (7387), send us email or complete our online information request.