Wisconsin Interfaith Needs Response, Inc. (WINR) People of Faith Helping People in Need

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who is WINR?
• What is WINR Donated Wheels?
• How can I contact the Donated Wheels Program?
• How do you donate a car?
• What kind of cars does WINR Donated Wheels need?
• Who generally is eligible to receive a donated car?
• Will WINR determine the value of the donated car?
• What kind of tax savings can I expect from my car donation?
• Why else should I donate my car to WINR Donated Wheels?
• Still have questions?

Who is WINR?
Wisconsin Interfaith Needs Response, Inc. was organized by an ecumenical coalition of faith communities in the summer of 1997 to respond to unanswered needs of those in poverty; the most vulnerable in our midst.

What programs does WINR offer?

• WINR Donated Wheels
  
• Back to School Fairs of Oshkosh and Neenah-Menasha (see home page for brief description)
  
• Banrney's Buggy Brigade
  

How can I contact the Donated Wheels Program?
The Donated Wheels program is located in St. Johns Lutheran Church.
Our address is:

WINR
808 N. Main Street
PO Box 144
Oshkosh WI 54903-0144
Phone: (920) 236-0131
Fax: (920) 236-0132
E-mail: winr@tds.net [ back to top ]

How do you donate a car?
Contact the WINR office and make arrangements for delivering or having the donated car picked up. Be sure the title is clear (no attachment by any financial institutions). For tax purposes, a letter will be sent as a receipt. WINR is a 501 (a) non-profit organization in accordance with the 501 (C) 3 guidelines.

What kind of cars does WINR Donated Wheels need?
Preferred are cars, vans and trucks that are operational and have the fair market value range of $1000 and up. These vehicles will be inspected and repaired to safe operating condition before being turned over to a family.

Who generally is eligible to receive a donated car?
Applicants may apply directly or be referred by a social service agency and have filled out a WINR Donated Wheels application form. Applicants must live in Winnebago, Brown, Outagamie, Calumet or Waupaca county of the State of Wisconsin. Also, the applicants must be at 225% or below the Federal Poverty Level. [ back to top ]

Family Size	225% of Federal Poverty Level: 2003 Annual Earnings
1	$20,205
2	$27,270
3	$34,335
4	$41,400
5	$48,456
6	$55,530
7	$62,695
8	$69,660

Will WINR determine the value of the donated car?
No. WINR will send a receipt in the form of a thank you letter. By law, the fair market value to use for your donated car on tax return must be developed by the contributor. Newspaper ads for a similar car, banks (and other car loan institutions), used car dealers, Kelley's Blue Book, Red Book and Internet sites are all available to get a fair market value of your car.

What kind of tax savings can I expect from my car donation? You will typically get up to 40% of the fair market value of your donated car as tax savings. To be more precise, please refer to the chart to help determine your savings. [ back to top ] Tax savings for donation of cars based on income and tax bracket (2004 tax year): Single, taxable income not over Married, filing jointly, taxable income not over Head of Household Tax bracket Fair market value of donated car $500 $1000 $1500 $2000         Gives a savings of: $29,050 $29,050 $38,900 15% $75 $150 $225 $300 $70,350 $58,625 $100,500 25% $125 $250 $375 $500 $146,750 $89,325 $162,700 28% $140 $280 $420 $560 $319,100 $159,550 $319,100 33% $165 $330 $495 $660 Above 33% Income Levels 35% $175 $350 $525 $700 Note: Tax Form 8283 needs to be submitted with your income tax forms for a car donation with a fair market value of over $500. For a car donation with a fair market value over $5000, you will need to get an appraisal to attach to Form 8283. revised 28 August 2000 Why else should I donate my car to WINR Donated Wheels? You won't have the hassle of trying to sell your car. You'll see your car being recycled for use in area communities. And most importantly, you'll be helping someone become more self-sufficient by being able to get to work. Still have questions? Call us at (920) 236-0131 or E-mail: winr@tds.net. [ back to top ]