CAR DONATION FOUNDATION
St. Louis Park, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-3408048
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
St. Louis Park, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-3408048
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
AI Summary
CAR DONATION FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $18.5M in total grants paid to 86 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
FINANCIALLY SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH MOTOR VEHICLE & OTHER PROPERTY DONATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA
Oakland, CA
$9.6M
6%

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INC
BOSTON, MA
$6.4M
4%

MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC
Bethesda, MD
$6.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
91
Median 1st year grant
$56.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$127.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 112 grantees
- 15 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAR DONATION FOUNDATION?
No. CAR DONATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAR DONATION FOUNDATION give?
CAR DONATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CAR DONATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAR DONATION FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $56 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAR DONATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CAR DONATION FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $16.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAR DONATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CAR DONATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER BAY AREA, MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND INC, and MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAR DONATION FOUNDATION?
CAR DONATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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