Donate Your Vehicle
To donate a car
or for more information, call:
1-877-308-2408
When you give your vehicle to South Texas Public
Broadcasting (KEDT-TV and KEDT /KVRT-FM), you'll get a lot in
return:
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Fast, effortless removal of your vehicle. Just
make one phone call, and we'll take care of towing your vehicle
away.
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A tax deduction for your donation. Your donation
qualifies because STPBS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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The satisfaction of supporting PUBLIC
BROADCASTING. Your donation will help us continue to provide the
programs and services that enrich the lives of South Texans.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can I donate?
STPBS accepts cars, motorcycles and recreational vehicles. Most
vehicles are accepted, except those that are heavily damaged or
incomplete. STPBS “Vehicles for KEDT” Donation Program
accepts donations in its viewing and listening area.
How do I donate my vehicle?
Call 1-877-308-2408 to make your donation and arrange for your
vehicle to be picked up.
Have ready:
This information assists the tow company in
scheduling appropriate towing arrangements.
An appointment will be scheduled for a tow truck to pick up
your vehicle. You will need to give the tow driver the vehicle's
keys; the title (which must be in your name); and your signature
authorizing the tow. You
will be instructed on how to sign the title.
My vehicle doesn't run. Can I still donate it?
The location and the condition of your vehicle determine whether it
can be accepted for resale.
Will you pick up my vehicle?
STPBS will schedule a tow truck to pick up your vehicle. The towing
company will need:
A receipt will be given to you by the driver, that
will verify that your vehicle was received on behalf of STPBS.
You will be instructed on how to sign the title.
Is my vehicle donation tax deductible?
Yes. As of January 1, 2005, the law allows a deduction equal to the
gross proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle, because STPBS
is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please consult your tax
advisor for more information.
How do I estimate the value of my car, for my tax
deduction?
As of January 1, 2005, the law allows a deduction equal to the gross
proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle. Vehicles for
Charity, which administers STPBS’s donation program, will notify
you of the amount when your vehicle is sold. Please consult your tax
advisor for more information.
How do I claim my tax deduction?
You should include the sale proceeds of your vehicle, as provided to
you by Vehicles for Charity, as an itemized deduction on your tax
return for the year in which you make the donation. The instructions
for IRS Form 8283, "Noncash Charitable
Contributions" explains what to do if your non-cash donations,
including the vehicle, are worth more than $500 in a given year.
Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
Why don't you accept boats anymore?
We're sorry that we can no longer accept boat donations. The state
of Texas requires the boat, trailer and motor to be titled
separately. The time and cost involved in transferring the titles
(and storing the boats during the title transfer process) is
eliminating any proceeds the station would receive from the sales.
Read
the IRS news release about rule changes effective January 1, 2005.
