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MERS/Goodwill Vehicle donations benefit individuals by providing rehabilitation services and job placement programs for those with barriers to employment in the bi-state area.
Through your car donation we are able to provide training and job placement services in specialized programs such as:
• Career counseling
• Job placement services
• Program for the hearing impaired
• Prisoner re-entry programs
• Child Care Center
• Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Domestic Violence Program
• For more information on services, please visit our “PROGRAMS” tab on the home page.
Answers to Your Vehicle Donation Questions
MERS/Goodwill makes the donation process easy. Towing is free, and your donation is tax deductible. All proceeds benefit programs offered through your local goodwill. See below for questions you may have.
What does MERS/Goodwill accept?
Cars, Trucks, Boats with trailers, Jet Ski’s, RV’s, Camping Trailers, Trailers, Vans and Motorcycles. Your vehicle does not have to be driveable.
Areas of Service
St. Louis Metropolitan area including St. Louis Metro. East (Illinois); St. Charles County; parts of Jefferson County and Franklin County, St. Francois & Phelps Counties; Rolla, St. Robert & surrounding area; Columbia; Jefferson City; Moberly, Lake of the Ozarks area, Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Branson and surrounding areas. Subject to towing availability.
How does the tax deduction work?
The IRS allows a donor to claim the fair market value up to $500 for a donated vehicle. However, if the charity sells the donated vehicle for over $500, the IRS allows the donor to claim the selling price as a tax deduction. Goodwill evaluates each donated vehicle to obtain the highest possible selling price for the vehicle in an effort to generate funds and to maximize the donor's tax deduction.
Do I need a title to donate my Vehicle?
Yes. You must have a clear title (no liens against the car) registered in your name (your name must appear on the front of the title) to donate your vehicle. If there is a lienholder listed on the front of the title, we must have a copy of the lien release along with the title. We will work with you if the car is in a trust or will for the necessary paperwork.
Donation Process
Contact us at:
• (314)241-3464 or
• 1-866-MO- 4-CARS
Complete the car donation form
Submit the form by email, mail or fax, a car representative will contact you when your paperwork is received. You may also print out the form and mail it along with the title to our address on the form.
Pickup Schedule
Once we receive your donation information form, our towing company will contact you to schedule a convenient time to pick up your vehicle.
If your vehicle is located at a repair shop, the tow company will contact the shop to pick up the vehicle. Please make sure that the shop has the keys, and that all of your personal belongings have been removed including your license plates.
Receipt Process
Once we have received your title, we will issue you an acknowledgment receipt for your vehicle donation. As soon as the vehicle is sold you will receive another receipt indicating the sale amount of the vehicle.
MERS/MISSOURI GOODWILL INDUSTRIES MISSION STATEMENT
"To provide opportunities for persons with barriers to employment to work and live more independently in the community."
“Goodwill offered me the resources I needed,” said Ryan. “Through the assessment and nurturing that my specialist provided, I learned professional courtesy and how to stay focused on tasks. I knew that with the extra assistance and gained confidence, I would be able to reach my goals.”
His employment specialist agreed, “Ryan did it all on his own. He just needed to be pointed in the right direction.”
