Vehicle Donation Program
George Eastman (American, 1854–1932), Harvey W. Padelford, George Eastman's Chauffeur and automobile in front of Carriage House, 1923–1932. Gelatin silver print. George Eastman Museum, gift of George B. Dryden.
From Junk to GEM!
Are you thinking of selling or trading in your old car, truck, boat, RV, or snowmobile? Why not donate it instead?
Community support from individuals like you is vital to sustaining the George Eastman Museum. By donating your vehicle, you make a direct impact! Not only are you helping to preserve and maintain George Eastman’s historic mansion and gardens, you are supporting our world-class collections, photography exhibitions, educational programming, Dryden Theatre film screenings, and so much more!
Why donate your vehicle?
- Avoid the hassle of selling your car, truck, boat, RV, or snowmobile.
- No need to pay hefty repair bills or towing.
- Receive a tax deduction.
- Support an organization that is important to our community.
- It’s easy!
How it works:
- Contact our vehicle donation partner, Vehicles for Charity, at (866) 628-2277 or fill out the online vehicle donation form.
Please note that you will need to provide your:- Contact information
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Title number
- Once you submit your information, Vehicles for Charity will schedule a free pick-up (usually within 48 hours), process all the DMV paperwork, and sell the vehicle at auction.
Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Vehicles for Charity will send you your tax receipt and any forms once your car is sold.
Proceeds from your vehicle’s sale will go to the George Eastman Museum’s Annual Fund where it will make the most impact now and help ensure our stability for the future. Thank you!
Contact Cynthia Pacia, Development Officer, at (585) 327-4882 or [email protected] for questions about your vehicle donation.
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