Guides, articles, and stories on the many ways to give in support of U.S. veterans — how each type of donation works, the tax benefits, and the causes your generosity supports.
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What you can and can't claim when you donate a vehicle, and the forms you'll need.
Read more →Weighing the pros and cons of selling versus donating a vehicle to veterans.
Read more →Lost the title? Your options for donating a vehicle when you don't have the paperwork.
Read more →How to verify a vehicle donation charity before you give.
Read more →A look at the free veteran resource directory your donations help support.
Read more →The challenges service members face returning to civilian life — and how everyday giving helps.
Read more →The organizations and programs working on the ground to support veterans and their families.
Read more →Real stories that show where donations go and the difference they make for those who served.
Read more →Donate a motorcycle to support veterans — free pickup nationwide, running or not, tax-deductible.
Read more →Cruisers, sport bikes, touring, adventure, dirt, vintage, trikes, and custom builds — running or not.
Read more →How motorcycle donations support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →How to donate a boat to veterans, from free pickup to your tax receipt.
Read more →Powerboats, fishing boats, pontoons, sailboats, PWCs, cabin cruisers, and project boats — running or not.
Read more →How boat donations end ongoing costs and support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →Donate an RV or motorhome to support veterans — free nationwide pickup and a tax deduction.
Read more →Class A/B/C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-ups, and truck campers — running or not.
Read more →How RV donations end carrying costs and support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →A step-by-step guide to donating a truck — from pickups to Class 8 big rigs — through the tax acknowledgment.
Read more →Pickups, work trucks, box and dump trucks, semi-tractors, and Class 8 big rigs — running or not.
Read more →Where the proceeds go and how truck donations support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →A step-by-step guide to donating a tractor or farm equipment, from first contact to tax acknowledgment.
Read more →Utility, compact, and vintage tractors, combines, and implements — every major brand, running or not.
Read more →Where the proceeds go and how farm equipment donations support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →A step-by-step guide to donating a trailer, from first contact through pickup, towing, and the tax acknowledgment.
Read more →Utility, enclosed cargo, flatbed, gooseneck, dump, equipment, car hauler, livestock, and boat trailers — road-worthy or not.
Read more →Where the proceeds go and how trailer donations support veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →A step-by-step guide to donating an aircraft — N-number, logbooks, ferry or trucked transport, and the tax acknowledgment.
Read more →Piston singles and twins, experimental, LSA, gliders, helicopters, warbirds, project airframes, engines, and avionics.
Read more →How higher-value aircraft donations translate into meaningful support for veteran programs and VeteransDirectory.org.
Read more →What clothing and household items veteran charities accept, and how to prepare your donation.
Read more →What to expect when you schedule a free clothing and household goods pickup.
Read more →Furniture, kitchenware, and household items that can support veterans in need.
Read more →Which phones, tablets, and electronics veteran charities accept for donation.
Read more →How to safely erase your personal data before donating a phone or tablet.
Read more →How a donated phone becomes a lifeline for a veteran in need.
Read more →How real estate donation can reduce capital gains and unlock a fair market value deduction.
Read more →Houses, land, rentals, commercial buildings, and more — what qualifies for donation.
Read more →From appraisal to closing — a step-by-step look at donating real estate.
Read more →Gold, silver, gemstones, coins, and more — what's accepted and how it's valued.
Read more →From free shipping label to tax receipt — a step-by-step look at the process.
Read more →How donating jewelry and valuables can provide a fair market value deduction.
Read more →Retail, restaurant, and prepaid Visa or Mastercard — which cards work and how balances are used.
Read more →From submitting your card details to your tax receipt — a step-by-step look at the process.
Read more →How donating gift cards can qualify as a tax-deductible charitable contribution.
Read more →Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, stablecoins, and dozens more — see what's accepted.
Read more →Why donating appreciated crypto can avoid capital gains tax and maximize your gift.
Read more →How giving appreciated stock can support veterans while reducing capital gains tax.
Read more →Donating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency to support veterans.
Read more →How to recommend a DAF grant to support veterans, step by step.
Read more →What you can claim, the forms you'll need, and how to document your veteran donation.
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