C4H RECIPIENTS
How do I receive a car?
What is the process once I have been referred?
How much does it cost once I’ve been accepted into one of your Programs?
How long is the waiting period after I attend the orientation class?
What do I need prior to receiving my vehicle?
How are C4H vehicles prepared for the recipients? Is there a warranty?
When do I receive my title?
- In order to receive one of our cars, you must be referred by one of our referring organizations. You cannot apply directly to C4H. Although agencies submit applications, Chariots4Hope alone selects car recipients. Please reach out to one of these organizations to inquire about how you can be considered for one of our vehicles.
What is the process once I have been referred?
- After receiving the completed application, you will be required to complete an orientation class, which is a 2 hour class that covers the specifics of our program and warranty information. You will also be required to complete an interview and drug test.
How much does it cost once I’ve been accepted into one of your Programs?
- There are a few different acceptable forms of payment that will be discussed with you during orientation. It depends on what program you’ve been accepted into so this will be discussed during Orientation Class.
How long is the waiting period after I attend the orientation class?
- The average time is between 6-8 weeks.
What do I need prior to receiving my vehicle?
- You will need to complete the following prior to receiving your vehicle:
- Complete Orientation Class, Interview, Drug Test
- Proof of Insurance
- Driver’s License
- Current Budget (includes last 2 paychecks)
- Agreed Payment
How are C4H vehicles prepared for the recipients? Is there a warranty?
- We inspect and complete all necessary repairs so that our vehicles are in good working order. We also provide a 6 month or 6k mile limited warranty for all recipients who select to participate in our afterCARe program.
When do I receive my title?
- Vehicle Assistance Program: Your case manager will meet you at the DMV with the title within 30 days after receiving your vehicle.
- Vehicle Buying Program: You will receive your title immediately after payment in full is received.
DONATION PROCESS
When will you pick up my vehicle?
What type of paperwork will I receive for my donation?
What type of vehicles do you accept?
What areas do you serve?
How do I start the donation process?
What do I need to provide to donate my car?
What if I can’t find my title?
What are the costs associated with donating a vehicle?
When do I cancel my insurance?
What happens to my license plates?
Does someone have to be home when you pick up the car?
What is the value of my tax deduction?
What is the process of reporting my donation to the IRS?
- Our goal is to pick up your vehicle within 2-3 business day of receiving notification from the donor. Please allow for delays during our busiest months.
What type of paperwork will I receive for my donation?
- Donors will receive a donation receipt when the vehicle is towed or picked up by a C4H representative. Tax documents (1098c & 8283) will be provided after the vehicle is processed.
What type of vehicles do you accept?
- We accept vehicles in any condition. Our goal is to repair as many vehicles as possible but some vehicles are not economic to repair, but produce revenue to C4H when sold for salvage.
What areas do you serve?
- We started off serving the greater Omaha areas including Council Bluffs. Depending on the situation, we may pick up vehicles outside of a 60 mile radius of Omaha. We recently expanded into Lincoln and Grand Island, NE and Saint Joseph, MO.
How do I start the donation process?
- It’s simple. Fill out our online form or contact us at 402-516-8301. We will coordinate the pick up or tow at no cost to you.
What do I need to provide to donate my car?
- You will need to provide us your vehicle keys and title. Please review Step 2 under “Donate Your Car”
What if I can’t find my title?
- You will need to request a duplicate title with your local DMV office. It costs $10.00 to obtain a duplicate title.
What are the costs associated with donating a vehicle?
- There is no cost to you when donating a vehicle. We assume all costs associated with securing your vehicle.
When do I cancel my insurance?
- Insurance should be cancelled after C4H picks up your vehicle.
What happens to my license plates?
- You should remove your plates prior to donating the vehicle and turn it in to the DMV or dispose of them.
Does someone have to be home when you pick up the car?
- No, as long as C4H has your signed title. Just make sure to leave the door unlocked and keys under the mat for pick up. You also want to ensure that all personal belongings have been removed from the vehicle.
What is the value of my tax deduction?
- Once your vehicle is assessed, we will either place it in one of our programs for a family in need or “as is” car sales to help support our mission.
- If your vehicle enters our Vehicle Assistance Program, you will be able to claim the fair market value for the car. A few examples of IRS approved valuation guides are KBB.com and NADA.com.
- Vehicles that don’t qualify for our Vehicle Assistance Program(donation program) will be processed through our Vehicle Buying Program or “As Is” car sales program bringing the selling price to the donor as a tax deduction. The IRS allows a minimum deduction regardless of sale price of $500.00
What is the process of reporting my donation to the IRS?
- You will need to provide us with your TAX ID or Social Security Number if your donated vehicle is restored for a low-income family or sold for over $500.00. This information will be used to complete the form 1098c, which will be mailed to you within 30 days after processing your vehicle. We also file a copy with the IRS by March 31st of the following year.
- If the value exceeds $500.00, then you will need to complete IRS form 8283 in order to claim the deduction for your donation. The rules can be complex so please consult an accountant, review IRS Publication 4303, and read the instructions for form 8283.
REFERRING ORGANIZATIONS
How do I become a Referring Organization?
- You need to contact a C4H representative to request a meeting to review our program. You can reach us at 402-516-8301 OR info@chariots4hope.org. Due to overwhelming need and limited vehicles, there may be times we’re unable to add new partners.
