Looking to offload a used car, boat, motorcycle, RV, or other vehicle? Drive our students’ futures forward by donating it to The Rock School!
Your vehicle donation to The Rock School directly supports our students and children across Philadelphia who participate in our programs. Plus, your donation is tax-deductible!
It’s as simple as 1-2-3!
Contact Us About Donating - Fill out the web form below with your information or call our partner organization CARS at (855) 500-7433 and we will be happy to assist you with the next steps or any questions!
Schedule Pickup - A vendor representative will be in contact shortly after providing your information to schedule your free pickup. They will work with you to find the best time to pick up your vehicle.
Wait For Sale - From there, CARS works with vendors to sell your vehicle, providing maximum returns to The Rock School and maximum tax benefit to you, the donor! You won’t have to lift a finger until your thank-you letter comes in the mail for your tax return.
If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to The Rock School’s new used car donation program please fill out the form below
or call: Dean Bruce, Development Associate 267-856-3923 to learn more about how you can get involved.
VEHICLE DONATION FAQS:
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All vehicles are considered, including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, and off-road vehicles. To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete our secure online vehicle donation form or email us at advancement@therockschool.org
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There is no cost to the donor. All expenses are deducted from the gross sales price, and if the costs ever exceed the price, those costs are covered by our vehicle donation program provider, CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
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Yes! We can accept most vehicles, running or not. However, it must be in one piece and towable, have an engine, and be accessible to a tow truck.
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Please remove all personal belongings and license plates from the vehicle and have the title ready at the time of the pick-up (unless otherwise directed). The tow operator will pick up the title, keys, and vehicle. Please wait to mark the title; the tow vendor will assist you in signing the title.
It is recommended for the donor to maintain a photocopy of the front and back of the certificate of title after it has been completed and notarized. In most cases, the tow operator will also provide a donation receipt. If you do not receive a receipt, please contact us, and we will send one to you.The license plates should be returned to your local police station or PennDOT at the following address:
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Return Tag Unit
P.O. Box 68597
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597Returning your plate to PennDOT will protect you. Once PennDOT has received the plates, they will be marked as a "dead tag" on the vehicle record.
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Depending on the registered state of the vehicle, the next step for you after your vehicle is picked up is to notify the state about your recent vehicle donation and that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. Please only notify your state after the vehicle is picked up. Click here to learn the steps required for notifying your state that you’ve donated your vehicle.
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Once your vehicle sells, our Vehicle Donor Support Team will either email and/or mail a thank-you letter on behalf of the nonprofit receiving your donation, which serves as a copy of your tax receipt. Please note that if your vehicle sells for more than $500 and your tax identification number has been provided, an IRS Form 1098-C, ‘Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes’, will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your donation.
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The vehicles are sold at private auction. The proceeds are used to help support The Rock School. Funds from vehicle donations help The Rock School fund scholarships and support our RockReach community engagement programming.
The Rock School for Dance Education is a registered charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.