A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Nationwide pickup requests reviewed
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Donate Your Car.
One kid's
better tomorrow.

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.

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IRS Form 1098-C
Tax Paperwork,
Done Right.
If you itemize, a donated vehicle may qualify for a deduction. The amount is generally based on the documented sale price, subject to IRS rules.
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Car sells for
$2,800
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1098-C reports
$2,800
Tax results vary. See our plain-English tax guide and consult a tax professional.

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
No signup · AI-assisted · Confirm case-specific answers with our team
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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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 →
After you donate

Track your donation. Get your receipt.

Reference-number lookup, live status, IRS Form 1098-C delivery — all on demand.

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.

Read the report
501(c)(3) · Serves All 50 States

The Fainting Goat
Foundation.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting vehicle donations nationwide. We're small on purpose. Every car turns into something a kid can hold.

50
States served
501(c)(3)
Tax-exempt status
Our mission

Built for kids. Requests reviewed in every state.

We started because a lot of folks have a car they don't quite know what to do with — too good to scrap, too tired to sell, too valuable to forget about — and a lot of kids around here have a backpack that's empty by the third week of school.

Putting those two facts in the same room turned out to be the whole idea.

So that's what we do: accept donated vehicles, arrange pickup, complete the title and sale process, and direct net proceeds toward our stated charitable program priorities.

The value of a tax deduction depends on IRS rules and the donor's circumstances. We provide the required sale documentation, publish what can be independently verified, and invite donors to check our legal entity before giving. That's the model. Not glamorous. Just useful.

— Cars Helping Kids
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. See our 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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Learn more about car donation

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