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2 Why Choose CARS For Your Nonprofit? Since 2004, CARS a 501 (c)(3) organization has provided web based turn-key vehicle donation program services for nonprofit organizations throughout the United States. The CARS customized Vehicle Donation Program is developed to create an additional revenue stream for your organization through the ability to accept vehicle donations. CARS patented web-based program provides your organization the transparency that you need. Our database is encrypted to ensure your sensitive donor information is secure. 2

3 Why We Are Better Than The Rest We Do All the Work CARS is the only vehicle donation organization to implement a strategic Internet Marketing Program specifically to drive more donors to you. We process the donation, provide the donor with tax deduction paperwork and send you the proceeds. CARS manages the entire process start to finish. We re Experts CARS has led the industry for the last 10 years. We understand the needs of the nonprofit community and have the resources to set up and market a program personalized to your needs. Worry Free Guarantee We know that transparency and security of donor information are of the utmost importance. We are focused on representing your organization with the highest level of integrity. Personalized Service CARS customizes your program to fit your needs. Our customer service center is open 7 days a week, staffed with fully-trained CARS customer service representatives. Create an Additional Revenue Stream Our large nationwide network of over 800 vendors across the United States and Canada allows us to maximize the revenue that your organization will receive. We generate more per car than any other program. We Market Your Program We effectively market your vehicle donation program through CARS Cloud Marketing Programs. We drive donors to your organization. 3

4 CHECK OUT OUR SIMPLE 4 STEP PROCESS Step 1: CARS PROVIDES CLOUD MARKETING PROGRAMS FREE! Our CARS Cloud Marketing Programs are revolutionary in their approach. You get breakthrough Internet Marketing solutions for a more competitive advantage. Step 2: DONOR CAN CALL OR COMPLETE A CARS SECURE ONLINE DONATION FORM. CARS customer service center is open 7 days a week to process donations and arrange for vehicle pickup. Step 3: WE PICK UP THE VEHICLE We can arrange to pick up vehicles 7 days a week Step 4: YOUR ORGANIZATION RECEIVES PROCEEDS QUICKLY CARS provides donors with a thank you letter and tax paperwork. We process the annual tax filing with the IRS on behalf of your organization. 4

5 WHAT MAKES CARS DIFFERENT CARS Internet Marketing Program The big question you may be asking is How do we find vehicle donors? What we have found is that 90% of your potential vehicle donors will come to your website to find out information on your vehicle donation program. One deterrent to this search is your website was built, designed and optimized for all the services and programs for your organization. It was not built or search engine optimized for your vehicle donation program to get you found on an Internet Search. CARS VEHICLE DONATION LANDING SITE One program that has been very successful to increase vehicle donations for our nonprofit partners is our CARS Vehicle Donation Landing Site that we provide at no cost. Benefits of the CARS Vehicle Landing Site are: Provides transparency same look and feel as your website Emphasizes a call to action Donate a Vehicle Has a focused message Includes your donation form Includes analytics and monitoring for any marketing programs Here are some examples of landing site s we have designed for some of our nonprofits:

6 CARS CLOUD MARKETING PROGRAMS CARS Cloud Marketing Program Finds Donors! Introducing CARS Cloud Marketing, a collection of cloud-based marketing applications that make internal marketing functions more efficient and external marketing programs more effective helping your organization to find more donors and increased revenue. What is Cloud Marketing? Cloud Marketing is traditional marketing + Software as a Service. CARS Cloud Marketing is an incredibly cost effective and dynamic marketing solution offering your organization all the marketing support you require to make your vehicle donation a success. CARS Cloud Marketing Applications Benefits of CARS Cloud Marketing Services Reduced Capital Investment Faster implementation Reduced risk Proven security Improved scalability and speed Innovation More mobility and efficiency Unlimited storage Visit us marketing website for a complete list of services: 6

7 Frequently Asked Questions Even though we make donating easy, we understand that sometimes you may have questions regarding the car donation process. We ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that will help provide answers to questions you may have regarding how a donor donates a car, truck, RV, boat, or other vehicle. If at any time you are unable to locate answers to a question, feel free to give us a call at ( ). It s that easy! The Donation Process How do we sign up? We will send you our partnership agreement documents. Upon receiving the signed documents, you will be registered with our organization and may begin accepting donations immediately. Can anyone donate their vehicle to us? Absolutely. CARS has the capability to process vehicles across the entire country. Therefore any of your donors extended family or friends, regardless of their location, may call your toll free number to have their vehicle donated to your organization. What kind of vehicles can be donated? We accept most cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RV s, motorcycles, off road vehicles, heavy equipment and most other motorized vehicles. Is the donation tax deductible? Yes! Individual tax situations vary so please suggest that the donors check with a tax professional to determine how they may benefit. How much will the tax write-off be? The amount that is tax deductible is the sale price of the vehicle. For more information on tax write-offs, we suggest you review IRS Publication 526 which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property. What do my donors need to donate a vehicle? 7

8 They will need the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it, please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. The car hasn t run in years. Can it still be donated? Yes. We are able to accept most vehicles running or not. Exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing. Most vehicles need to be intact and in towable condition. Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states? We are able to pick up most vehicles in the continental United States. How is the value of my car determined? Before filing your taxes, we suggest you review IRS Publication 526 which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property. How will the car be picked up? We will arrange to have the vehicle towed away at a scheduled time convenient to the donor. The vehicle will be picked up by a licensed tow company at no cost to them and will be taken to our sale location. How long will it take to pick up the car? We will contact the donor to schedule an appointment within two to three business days at the most. If they need the car picked up sooner, they can call us toll-free at ( ) seven days a week. How does the new law effect the tax deduction? Donors will no longer be responsible for determining the deductible value of their donation. Instead, they will receive IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes if the proceeds from the sale exceed $500, stating the amount of the gross proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle. The amount listed on IRS Form 1098-C will be the gross proceeds of the deductible donation. Will the donor get a tax receipt for their donation? Yes, our driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not their final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle does not exceed $500. This initial acknowledgement will indicate their name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the car you are donating. It will be their only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500. An IRS Form 8

9 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to them within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500. This will be their tax receipt for your charitable contribution. How is the value determined on the vehicle donated? The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. They no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself. What can be claimed as a deduction? According to the tax law effective January 1, 2005, if the claimed value of the donated vehicle exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the sale. What if the car is valued over $5000? Effective January 1, 2005, you will no longer be required to have vehicles appraised. The value you may claim will be the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle. Does the car have to be running to donate it? In some cases we can take the car, running or not. However, it must have an engine and be towable. Do they need a smog certificate in order to donate my car? For states that require smog certificates or safety inspections, they may donate your vehicle without these documents. What type of paperwork will I need to donate my car? They will need a clear title. Any lien holder listed on the title must be cleared and or released by the bank. This law varies by state. Please refer to the DMV in your state for clear instructions. Does the DMV need to be notified about the donation? Each state has different criteria on how notification is made. Some states require the license plates to be returned to the DMV and other states may require a Release of Liability to be submitted to the DMV. Please contact your State DMV for directions on how to notify the state that you are no longer the owner of the vehicle. 9

10 Contact Us CARS 4669 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite #100 San Diego, CA C.E.O. Rick Watkins General Manager Jamie Anderson Marketing Director Ron Stirpe Operations Manager Brian Caldwell

11 Development Director Bruce Bauer Development and Marketing Executive Ken Bassik Development and Marketing Executive Josh Pierce