History
Founded in 2003 as a means to provide additional funding to the programs and services of Jewish Family Service, CARS soon began accepting vehicle donations to help other nonprofits raise extra revenue. What began as a company of just a few employees accepting around 3 vehicle donations per day, has grown into a well- respected leader in the car donation industry. Today, we are partnered with over 3,500 nonprofits with the vision of expanding our fundraising efforts so that we can continue to provide additional revenue to these amazing nonprofit organizations. CARS' success to date stems from our dedication to exceptional customer service, our ability to maximize each donation, and the extensive marketing content we create and distribute to our partners to help promote their programs.
Specialties
CARS is a California based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to helping nonprofits across North America increase fundraising and acquire new contributors through turn-key vehicle donation programs. Currently, over 3,500 nonprofits--including the Purple Heart Foundation, Sierra Club Foundation, St. Jude's, Autism Speaks and nearly 200 local NPR and PBS member stations--trust CARS' full-service vehicle donation programs as a sustainable fundraising solution for their cause. CARS is an ISO 9001 Certified Company and has maintained an A+ Better Business Bureau rating for over 10 years. Our parent organization, Jewish Family Service of San Diego has received 10 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator. CARS also reinvests in its San Diego community by providing transportation solutions to seniors through a program called On the Go.