Kars 4 Kids is a donation website that benefits Joy for Our Youth (J.O.Y), a 501(c)(3) charity (non-profit) organization. Since its inception in 2000, J.O.Y has been helping at-risk Jewish youth from poor or broken homes.


Kars 4 Kids is unlike other charities because they don't just provide a few meals, pay a few bills or give the kids a few outfits and shoes. Instead, they work with the entire family and keep in regular contact with the children to ensure that they are progressing and determine what their biggest needs are. They send children to summer camp, see that they are getting a proper education and make sure that their spiritual needs are met.

The Benefits of Donating Your Car to Kars 4 Kids

Aside from the joy that comes from knowing that you are helping underprivileged children, there are also other benefits to donating to Kars 4 Kids. First, your donation is tax deductible. If you itemize your tax deductions, then this is a good way to lower your taxable income. While this benefit comes with donating your car to any eligible non-profit charity, Kars 4 Kids also offers a unique incentive: a hotel voucher good for a 3-day, 2-night stay in one of over 80 U.S. cities of your choice. You donate your car and choose the city for which you would like to receive a voucher.

How to Donate Your Vehicle to Kars 4 Kids

Kars 4 Kids makes donating your vehicle as simple and easy as possible. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:

1. Fill out a short and simple form. The simple questions include your name and address and the make and model of you car.

2. A Kars 4 Kids representative will contact you about your potential donation and collect any other information they may need about you or your car. You will also have a chance to ask any questions and set up a date and time to have your car picked up, usually within 24-72 hours from your contact with Kars 4 Kids.

3. A tow truck will come to your home on the scheduled day and time to pick up your car. You do not have to be home in order for your car to be picked up. If you are not going to be home, simply place the title and keys in the glove compartment of your car.

4. Receive your tax deductible receipt and your free vacation voucher.

Unrestricted Process Makes Donating Easy for Everyone

No matter what state you live in, you can donate to Kars 4 Kids--even if you live in Alaska or Hawaii. If you inherited an unneeded vehicle from a deceased relative, you can donate it for a tax deduction and free vacation voucher. You can donate cars that need repairs and even cars that don't run. If Kars 4 Kids can somehow get more money from your vehicle than it costs to tow, they will take it and you will benefit. If a new problem arises with your car after donation, you will not be responsible and you will still be able to keep your benefits. Aside from cars, you can also donate mini-vans, trucks, SUVs, RVs, boats, trailers, motorcycles, jet skis, buses and snowmobiles. All of these are tax deductible and you will receive a free vacation voucher for your donation.