Casa Esperanza

CASA ESPERANZA FOLLOWS
THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS'
"DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS"
AND "CODE OF ETHICS"


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Give Hope a Ride - Donate Your Vehicle to Casa Esperanza

Congratulations to Jennifer Villamarin, winner of our GHAR Race Car Ride Drawing!

Our winner, Jennifer Villamarin, gave the ride to her Dad, Chuck Villamarin.
He took his ride at the September 27th races at Hollywood Hills Speedway.
Thank you to Jennifer for her Vehicle Donation to Casa Esperanza
that sold at Auction for $1,550.00!!

For a fast, easy vehicle donation to a New Mexico-based non-profit organization, call (505) 277-2066 or Donate Online. Donating your vehicle helps both Casa Esperanza AND you!

When you donate your vehicle to Casa Esperanza Endowment Foundation, you:

  • Help to provide lodging services to New Mexico residents who are undergoing medical treatment in Albuquerque
  • Qualify for an IRS tax deduction (click here for "A Donor's Guide to Car Donation" on the IRS web site - Adobe Acrobat format)
  • Get free vehicle pick-up regardless of your vehicle’s condition
  • Avoid hassles with the MVD, placing an ad, taking phone calls, showing your vehicle repeatedly

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. What can I donate?
  2. Can I donate if my vehicle is not running?
  3. What do I need in order to donate?
  4. What areas does the towing company service?
  5. How long will it take to pick up my vehicle?
  6. How do I show that I have donated a vehicle?
  7. How does my tax deduction work?
  8. How much does Casa Esperanza get from my donation?

1. What can I donate?
A:
We accept cars, motorcycles and trucks.
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2. Can I donate if my vehicle is not running?
A:
We are able to accept vehicles regardless of the engine’s condition.
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3. What do I need in order to donate?
A:
Our only requirement is a clear title. Please note: The tow driver will instruct you how to fill out the title at the time of pick up."
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4. What areas does the towing company service?
A:
We serve the Albuquerque and surrounding areas. This includes areas as far north as Santa Fe, as far east as Estancia, and as far south as Belen.
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5. How long will it take to pick up my vehicle?
A:
After your contact information is received, you may expect a call from the towing company within 72 hours to make arrangements for pick up at your convenience. Our towing company usually calls donors in the evenings between 7 and 9pm. Special arrangements can be made for rush orders.
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6. How do I show that I have donated a vehicle?
A:
When the towing company arrives to pick up your vehicle, you will receive a Donor Information Packet which includes a receipt for your donation, information about Casa Esperanza, and instructions for your tax claim.
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7. How does my tax deduction work?
A:
The law concerning vehicle donation tax claims has changed since 2005. Any vehicle sold for over $500.00 requires a 1098-C, which you will receive from our office if applicable. If your vehicle sells for under $500.00, you may use your donation receipt to claim up to $500.00.
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8. How much does Casa Esperanza get from my donation?
A:
Compared to other donation programs, which typically net 20% or less of the vehicle resale price, our program has generated approximately 75% of the resale price during its first three months of operation (March - May, 2006).
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DONATE YOUR VEHICLE ONLINE

Please use this form to donate your car, motorcycle or truck. If you have any questions you would like answered prior to initiating the donation process, please feel free to or call (505) 277-2066.

REQUIRED DONOR INFORMATION:
 

 First and Last Name
E-mail Address
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Phone

Required Vehicle Details

Year
Make
Model
Do You Have the Title? Yes No  (Note: A title is required to donate your vehicle)

OPTIONAL INFORMATION:
 

Alternate Phone
Vehicle Location Check here if vehicle location is same as Donor Address above
  or
enter vehicle location (street, city, state, zip) here:

Vehicle Details

VIN
Mileage
Does the vehicle run? Yes No 
Describe damage to body
Details of mechanical concerns
(i.e. burns oil, needs battery)
Special instructions or
other comments
How did you hear about  Casa
Esperanza Vehicle Donation?
 

Give Hope a Ride - Donate Your Vehicle to Casa Esperanza

1005 Yale NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
PO Box 40472, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87196-0472
 505-277-9880        Fax: 505-277-9876        info@casaesperanzanm.org

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Member of the National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses & The Albuquerque Cancer Coalition
Participating Organization - United Way of Central New Mexico

Casa Esperanza receives a portion of its funding from a contract 
with the New Mexico Department of Health.

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10/18/07