A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Nationwide pickup requests reviewed
770-871-9422  ·  donate@carshelpingkids.org
Cars Helping Kids · Car Donations

Donate Your Car.
Car donations
made clear.

A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Pickup requests reviewed nationwide

Cars Helping Kids reviews donated vehicles nationwide. If accepted, pickup is arranged at no charge to the donor. Required IRS documentation is provided, and net proceeds are available for Fainting Goat Foundation's charitable priorities.

Start a Car Donation →
Or call 770-871-9422
IRS Form 1098-C
Tax Paperwork,
Done Right.
Form 1098-C reports required vehicle information; it does not promise a deduction. For 2026 federal returns, itemized charitable contributions generally face a new 0.5% contribution-base floor.
Form vs. tax return
Form 1098-C
Reports facts
≠
Deduction amount
Not guaranteed
Vehicle gifts are noncash contributions. See our IRS-sourced tax guide and consult a qualified tax professional about your return.

What are you donating?

Pick one — we'll open the form ready to go.

We review donated vehicles

Running and non-running requests are reviewed nationwide. Pickup is at no charge after acceptance.

Help kids & families

Your donation creates real opportunities, hope, and brighter futures.

IRS documentation

We provide the acknowledgment and Form 1098-C required for your situation.

You drive, we deliver hope

Together we build stronger communities and change lives.

How it works

Three steps. We do the heavy lifting.

From your driveway to a kid's backpack, without you ever leaving the porch.

1

Tell us about it

Use the form below or call us. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs — anything with wheels (or a hull). 60 seconds, three quick questions.

~ 60 seconds
2

We pick it up — free

After acceptance, a towing or transport partner coordinates the route and timing. Follow the case-specific instructions for keys, access, and title paperwork.

Route confirmed first
3

You get the receipt

You receive pickup documentation when the vehicle is collected. We provide the required acknowledgment and Form 1098-C information when applicable.

IRS documentation
Where the money goes

Net proceeds → children's programs.

After towing, auction, title, and operating costs, net proceeds support the program priorities below. Verify our legal entity and filing status before you donate.

Program priorities
4

School supplies, weekend food support, tutoring, and winter or holiday help.

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Verify us before you donate: Fainting Goat Foundation Co Inc · EIN 99-0472123.
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Program 1

Backpacks & school supplies

Net proceeds may fund backpacks and school supplies for children whose families need help with back-to-school costs.

Program 2

Weekend food bags

Weekend food support helps bridge the gap between Friday's school meal and Monday morning.

Program 3

After-school tutoring

After-school reading and math support can help children catch up without adding a bill for their families.

Program 4

Holiday & winter help

Coats, shoes, and Christmas gifts for families choosing between heat and groceries.

Public verification

Check.

Our current IRS filing is a 990-N e-postcard. We do not publish an unsupported program-spending percentage. See what is public.

Questions? Ask Riley.

Real-time donor help any hour.

Our AI assistant Riley provides general information about the donation process, pickup, and paperwork. For case-specific or tax questions, it directs you to a person at 770-871-9422.

Or call 770-871-9422

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Trust, but verify

Check the charity. Check the rules.

These links go to the IRS and an independent nonprofit profile. You do not have to take our marketing copy on faith.

1
IRS tax-exempt statusPrimary federal source

Legal name: Fainting Goat Foundation Co Inc
EIN: 99-0472123
Location: Dawsonville, Georgia

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2
Independent profileCharity Navigator

Charity Navigator lists the legal entity as a 501(c)(3) and currently marks it Not Rated because it has not received enough public filing data for a star rating.

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3
Vehicle-donation rulesOfficial IRS guidance

A deduction is not automatic. In general, the donor must itemize, and the amount is often limited to the vehicle's documented sale price. IRS exceptions apply.

Read the IRS rules →
Before and after you donate

Check. Prepare. Keep the record.

Free public tools for vehicle details, charity verification, pickup preparation, donation status, and tax documents.

Live status

Track my donation

See where your vehicle is in the pipeline — pickup, auction, sale, 1098-C — using your reference number.

Check status
After auction sale

Get my tax receipt

Look up your IRS Form 1098-C any time with your name and reference number.

Get receipt
Follow the process

See our transparency report

Understand what happens from intake and towing through sale, donor paperwork, costs, and net proceeds.

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Free · no account

Check vehicle readiness

Identify a vehicle with NHTSA data and prepare the title, keys, access, and towing facts a charity should review.

Open vehicle checker
IRS Publication 78

Check a charity's EIN

Compare an exact EIN with a current IRS eligibility snapshot—without paid rankings, account signup, or search tracking.

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Use the free donor toolkit

Download printable checklists, a vehicle decision tree, and a plain-language Form 1098-C timeline.

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Legal 501(c)(3) · Requests Reviewed Nationwide

The Fainting Goat
Foundation.

Fainting Goat Foundation Co Inc is the legal 501(c)(3), EIN 99-0472123. Cars Helping Kids is its vehicle-donation program.

50
States where requests are reviewed
99-0472123
Legal entity EIN
Car donation, clearly explained

Donate a car. Start with a case review.

Offer a car, truck, motorcycle, RV, trailer, or boat through the donation form. Cars Helping Kids reviews the vehicle, ownership, condition, location, access, and available transport route.

If the donation is accepted, pickup is arranged at no charge to the donor and case-specific title instructions are provided. A request is not a guarantee of acceptance or scheduling.

The legal recipient is Fainting Goat Foundation Co Inc. Accepted vehicles are generally sold through an appropriate channel, and net proceeds are available for the foundation's charitable priorities.

Tax treatment depends on IRS rules and the donor's circumstances. We provide required documentation, publish what can be independently verified, and invite every donor to check the legal entity before giving.

— Cars Helping Kids vehicle-donation program
Common questions

Things people ask, before they call.

What kinds of vehicles do you take?
Cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, motorcycles, RVs, boats, jet skis, ATVs — and even some commercial equipment. Running or not. Old or new. Most cases, with or without keys. If you're not sure, just call us at 770-871-9422. We say "yes" more than we say "no."
Can I claim a tax deduction?
Possibly. Fainting Goat Foundation is a 501(c)(3), but a vehicle gift is a noncash contribution and generally benefits you only if you itemize. The amount is usually based on the documented sale price, with limited IRS exceptions. We provide Form 1098-C when required. Read our tax guide and ask a tax professional about your return.
How is "donate" different from "consign"?
Donate = you transfer the vehicle to the foundation; after sale costs, net proceeds support its programs, and the gift may qualify for a deduction.
Consign = we sell the vehicle on your behalf and split proceeds under a written agreement. More about consignment →
How fast can you pick it up?
Timing depends on the vehicle, exact location, title status, access, and a towing partner's route. We review the request before promising pickup and contact you with the available next step.
Do I need to be there for the pickup?
Usually no. As long as the keys and the signed title are with the vehicle (or coordinated with the driver in advance), you don't need to be home.
How do I get my tax receipt?
After the vehicle sells, we provide Form 1098-C within the IRS deadline. Once issued, you can also look it up online using your name and donation reference number.
What if I don't have the title?
A missing title is reviewed case by case. State rules, ownership history, lien status, vehicle age, and available documents determine the options. Call 770-871-9422 with the facts.
What areas do you serve?
We review pickup requests across all 50 states. Availability is confirmed case by case, and Alaska, Hawaii, islands, and remote areas may require additional review. Start with our car donation near me guide or read the full service-area policy.

Donate your car.
Support charitable work.

Submit online or call us. We review the vehicle and location, arrange no-charge pickup after acceptance, and provide the applicable tax paperwork.

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Or just call770 · 871 · 9422

Learn more about car donation

Donate a carShort request; no-charge pickup after acceptance. Vehicle donation hubCars, trucks, RVs, boats — all types. IRS Form 1098-CWhat it is, how your deduction works. How it works5 steps from form to tax receipt. Pickup reviewWhat affects acceptance and availability.