Donate your boat to charity.
Running or not, trailer or no trailer. Our trusted transport team picks it up free, on your schedule. Twenty years of boat donations supporting Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What are you donating?
Each boat type has its own guide and its own short form, with questions that fit that kind of boat.
How it works
You tell us about the boat. We handle the pickup, the paperwork, and everything after.
Why donors choose us
A straightforward program run by a real charity, for twenty years.
Recent gifts, from deck boats to yachts
Real photos of actual donated boats.
Where your boat goes
Most donated boats are sold through brokers or private sales. When improving a boat first will raise its value, we improve it. Occasionally a boat is gifted to a rescue squad or another like-minded organization, and donated boats are sometimes used to take kids and veterans out on the water.
Net proceeds support the charitable programs of Giving Center.
See where your boat goes
Your tax deduction, in plain English
For most donors, the deduction is the amount your boat sells for. We report that figure on IRS Form 1098-C and send it to you, generally within 30 days of the sale. A few situations work differently. The tax guide explains them without the jargon. We do not provide tax or legal advice; consult your own advisor.
How the boat donation deduction worksIn our donors' words
I easily donated my Searay and boat trailer after trying to sell my boat for too long. You guys made the whole process really easy and the boat was gone in only 2 days. I also donated my old Chrysler to you and feel confident I made the right choice in donating with you. All the best.
I called around to local charity centers and they didn't want my houseboat donation. I was looking for an experienced, real charity and after a little research Boats with Causes stood out as my best option. Fast and friendly!
I was trying to sell my 24' SunTracker Party Barge for over 4 months with no luck at all. My friend Randy told me to just donate it and use it as a deduction for my taxes. I asked around and everyone at the marina I spoke with suggested Boats with Causes so I gave you guys a call. You made this whole process very easy and I thank you and wish you and your charity the best.
Donate a boat in your state
Every state guide covers that state's titling and registration rules, the boats we see there, and pickup by region.
Common questions
Is my boat a good fit for donation?
We accept boats with real resale value, running or not, with or without a trailer. We don't take junk, and if your boat isn't a fit, we'll say so honestly when we review it.
What does donating cost me?
Nothing. Pickup is free to you, handled by our trusted transport team, and we take care of the title transfer and tax paperwork at no charge.
How soon can my boat be picked up?
Our trusted transport team coordinates with your schedule, so timing depends on both sides' availability. Sometimes within a couple of days, sometimes a couple of weeks.
Can I donate more than one boat, or a boat plus a trailer?
Yes. Donors regularly give us a boat and its trailer together, or several boats at once. Mention everything in the form and we'll review it as one donation.
Who is behind Boats with Causes?
Boats with Causes is the boat donation program of Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 92-1162407), with 20 years of boat donations behind it.
Start your boat donation
Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.
Free pickup by our trusted transport team · We handle title transfer and tax paperwork · No cost to you