WAYS TO GIVE

BECOME A SPONSOR

Small businesses and corporate partners are essential in helping Special Olympics fulfill its mission.  Through the generosity of cash, in-kind donations, volunteers, and awareness, Special Olympics South Carolina is able to share the power of sport with the world.  

Successful partnerships are based on these core principles:

• Employee Engagement
• Community Engagement, and Affinity
• Brand Alignment, Equity, and Loyalty
• Corporate Citizenship

To learn more about how your organization can become a part of the Special Olympics “family”, contact Harley Carpenter, 803-404-5512.

DONATE NOW

To make a credit card contribution by phone, please contact:
Devin Koop – Director of Donor Relations and Engagement
(803) 404-5518

Please send your personal or business check to:

Special Olympics South Carolina – 204 Palmetto Park Blvd., Lexington, SC 29072

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PLANNED GIVING

Legacy gifts enable you to make a lasting contribution to Special Olympics South Carolina at a level you may not have been able to achieve during your lifetime. Naming Special Olympics South Carolina as a beneficiary in a Will or Living Trust, Insurance Policy or IRA/Retirement Plan are common examples of legacy gifts.

Discover the many ways you can support Special Olympics South Carolina through your estate plans and leave a legacy of acceptance, inclusion, and tolerance.

 Visit https://solegacygiving.org for more information

If you have further questions, please contact:
Connie Grandmason, Director of Bequests and Estate Gifts
866.690.3951

Donate Your Car to Special Olympics South Carolina

Special Olympics South Carolina allows children and adults with intellectual disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and share their skills with others. Your Special Olympics South Carolina car donation will help provide year-round sports training and competition to over 31,000 athletes.

How to Donate a Car in South Carolina

1. Complete the donation form online or by calling (888) 828-0022. We’ll ask for some information about your car and where it will be picked up.
2. A towing agent will contact you within two to three business days to schedule a pick-up time most convenient for you.
3. After your car is sold, you’ll be emailed a tax receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What types of vehicles can be donated?
Answer: We accept almost all running and non-running cars. We do ask that your car have at least two inflated tires and be in a tow-accessible location, such as a driveway or on a street. Special Olympics South Carolina also accepts trucks, motorcycles, boats, planes, snowmobiles, heavy machinery, trailers and RVs on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions about a vehicle you’d like to donate, call (888) 828-0022.

Question: Do you need a title to donate a car in SC?
Answer: You’ll need to have a clear title in order to complete your car donation. If you can’t find your title, you’ll have to apply for a duplicate title. Instructions on how to sign your South Carolina title over to our authorized agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, can be found here or you can call our processing center at (888) 828-0022 and a customer service representative can walk you through the process.

Question: How much money does Special Olympics receive from my car donation?
Answer: Our trusted agent, Advanced Remarketing Services, returns 80% of the gross proceeds from your car donation back to Special Olympics, the highest of any vehicle donation program.

Question: How much of a tax deduction is donating a car?
Answer: Within 30 days of the sale of your vehicle, you’ll receive an email with a tax receipt for your car donation. If your car sold for over $500, you can claim the full selling price when itemizing taxes. If it sold for less than $500, you can claim the fair market value up to $499. Please consult with your tax advisor on the best way to claim your Special Olympics South Carolina car donation tax deduction.

View our full FAQ page for answers to more Special Olympics South Carolina car donation questions.

Donor-Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time. 

Special Olympics South Carolina partners with some of the largest DAF sponsor organizations and their philanthropic services teams in the United States. 

Grants made to Special Olympics South Carolina through Donor-Advised Funds can be designated in one of two ways:

• for Special Olympics South Carolina to use wherever the need is greatest
• for Special Olympics South Carolina to use for a specific thematic area that matches the donors’ interests, such as a specific South Carolina county or sports programs, Healthy Athletes, Young Athletes, etc.

Clients of BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable can make a designation through the DAF Direct window on this page.

Special Olympics South Carolina’s tax I.D. number is 57-0680248.

For more information, please connect with Devin Koop at dkoop@so-sc.org