Carl Sandburg College vehicle donation program  

Donating your vehicle to the Carl Sandburg College Foundation is a great way to support student success.  

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation and Automotive Technology Program may accept vehicle donations under the following conditions: 

  • Vehicles will be accepted only after prior approval of the Foundation Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. Any vehicles staged on campus prior to approval and transfer of title will be towed at the owner’s expense.   

  • The vehicle is relevant to the Automotive Technology Program and new enough to provide students with meaningful, live workplace scenarios aligned with Sandburg’s problem-based automotive curriculum. 

  • The vehicle is in operating condition and can be driven to campus. 

  • The vehicle’s exterior condition reflects the Core Values of Carl Sandburg College. 

  • The vehicle has a clear title which is in the name of the donor. 

  • The donor is responsible for having the vehicle delivered to the college with the original title, free of all liens.  

  • No monetary value can be assigned to a donation by any college personnel. 

If you would like the Automotive Technology Program to consider your vehicle for donation, please complete the vehicle donation form. You may also contact Michael Hagedorn, Instructor of Auto Technology at mhagedorn@sandburg.edu or at 309.341.5267 to discuss your vehicle further and ensure it meets the current needs of the Automotive Program. 

Completion of the form is no guarantee of acceptance. 

The Carl Sandburg College Foundation will recognize donations by letter. 

 

Questions 

What type of vehicles do you accept as donations? 

  • We accept most cars, trucks and vans. The vehicle must be in operating condition and can be driven to campus.   

Is my donation tax-deductible? 

  • Because we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, your car donation to the Carl Sandburg College Foundation is tax-deductible. 

What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle?  

 

Carl Sandburg College gift acceptance policy for personal property 

Jewelry, artwork, collections and other personal property will be accepted only after prior approval of the Foundation Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis. The Foundation will consider all gifts of tangible personal property after it has made two determinations:

  1. The asset’s marketability.
  2. Its intended use by the Foundation.
Careful consideration will be given where the Foundation is obligated to maintain ownership of the property in perpetuity.  

Questions the Foundation will consider regarding the acceptance of tangible personal property may include: 

  • Does the property fulfill the mission of the Foundation? 
  • Is the property marketable? 
  • Are there any undue restrictions on the use, display or sale of the property? 
  • Are there any public relations issues related to acceptance of the property? 
  • Are there carrying costs, such as insurance, lease space, maintenance to preserve value, costs of sale or appraisal, that will create a negative cash flow for the Foundation? 

Further information

  • All gifts of equipment and materials donated through the Carl Sandburg College Foundation become college property. 
  • Gifts of motor vehicles, boats and airplanes shall include title, bill of sale (if applicable) and IRS Form 1098-C. 
  • In addition to the above, if value is more than $5,000, IRS Form 8283 signed by an IRS qualified appraiser and written appraisal is required.  
  • You may be required to contact the Carl Sandburg College Foundation for the title transfer process.  

 

Carl Sandburg College Foundation vehicle donation employee contacts  

Michael Hagedorn | Instructor of Auto Technology 
mhagedorn@sandburg.edu | 309.341.5267 

Ellen Burns | Dean of Career and Technical Education 
eburns@sandburg.edu | 309.341.5274 

Eric Johnson | Chief Advancement Officer 
ebjohnson@sandburg.edu | 309.341.5349