Most charities will try to sell a car to individuals rather than selling it for junk. However it's difficult to know what which charity in your area will sell you a vehicle without having your location.
You can write off almost any donation on your taxes. Junk car donation is also something that you can write off.
Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program is one of the more popular car donation program.
There is no such thing as a tax credit for a car donation http://www.givecars.com/car-donation-claims.html
Here's a place that will pick up your car for donation: http://www.donateacar2charity.com/losangeles-car-donation-information.php . They accept cars in any condition, even junkers.
One can make a car donation in Sacramento with the 'Action Donation Services' organization. One can arrange a donation by phone or fill out the online form. Another organization one can donate a car to is the 'Komen Sacramento Car Donation Program'.
Car Angel (carangel.com) will do this anywhere in the country.
The KQED car donation program is available by phone at 1 (866) 573-3123 or by downloading their information sheet and forms for donation on their website.
You should find out how much of their proceeds are actually used for the charity as opposed to running the organization. Also, if you are donating for a tax break, make sure you read the tax rules carefully as to how much you can claim for the donation and what documentation you need.
You can still get a tax deduction for the donation of your old car. You will receive a deduction that equals the actual fair market value of the vehicle, and you cannot automatically receive the maximum allowance.
The purpose of the Outreach Car Donation program is to provide transportation for disabled people who can't use public transportation. Another purpose is provide transportation assistance to senior citizens.
You can donate a car to charity by checking with various local charities such as the Salvation Army, Goodwille, or Mel Trotter minisitires
One can find information on a vehicle donation program for charity from websites like Car Donation Wizard, Charity Navigator, Info Line, AICPA and Voaor.