How the car donation process works
Start Your Virginia Vehicle Donation
Begin by telling AutoHeritage Donate about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or other vehicle you want to donate in Virginia. You do not need to understand every tax rule or resale detail before you start. The intake process confirms basic information, including the vehicle’s location, condition, title status, and preferred pickup contact. Donors across Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and Southwest Virginia can begin the process from home and move forward with a simple, mission-focused donation.
Schedule Free Pickup Near You
After your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged at a convenient Virginia location, such as your home, workplace, repair shop, driveway, apartment complex, or storage lot. Pickup availability extends to communities like Richmond, Chesapeake, Newport News, Reston, Woodbridge, Falls Church, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, and surrounding areas. You do not have to deliver the vehicle yourself. The goal is to make donating easy, especially if the car no longer runs, is costly to repair, or simply sits unused while you want it to support a charitable mission.
Your Vehicle Is Sold to Generate Proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale through appropriate resale channels. The amount generated depends on factors such as age, condition, mileage, market demand, and whether the vehicle is repairable, reusable, or better suited for parts or salvage. AutoHeritage Donate does not invent an impact number or promise a specific sale price. Instead, the important donor reassurance is this: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, to help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds Support Heritage for the Blind Services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support its charitable work for blind and visually impaired Americans. That includes helping connect eligible individuals with assistance programs and public benefits that may improve daily stability, health access, housing support, and household affordability. Examples include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related benefit pathways. Donors and community members who want to check potential eligibility for assistance programs can visit nhftb.org/finder, a resource connected with Heritage’s broader mission of guidance and support.
Receive Your Tax Documentation
Heritage for the Blind is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, so donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is used to document the sale. Tax rules can depend on your personal situation, so donors should consult a qualified tax professional. AutoHeritage Donate helps you complete the donation process and receive the appropriate receipt information after the vehicle is sold.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available across Virginia, including cities, suburbs, and many rural communities.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its charitable services.
Donations may be tax deductible if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return.
For vehicles sold over $500, IRS Form 1098-C generally documents the gross sale price.
Visit nhftb.org/finder to check eligibility for benefits such as SSI, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and more.