How the car donation process works
Start your North Carolina donation with Legacy Wheels
Begin by sharing basic vehicle details, such as the year, make, model, mileage, condition, and where the vehicle is located in North Carolina. You do not need to know the final value of the car before donating. Legacy Wheels helps route the donation so the vehicle can be picked up and processed for Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. Donors often give cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and other vehicles they no longer need. The goal is simple: make donating easier while creating support for services that help blind and visually impaired Americans.
Schedule free towing at a convenient local pickup location
Free towing is available for North Carolina donors, whether the vehicle is at your home, office, apartment community, mechanic, storage lot, or a family member’s driveway. Pickup can often be arranged in major areas like Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Asheville, and Wilmington, as well as nearby suburbs and rural communities. You will receive guidance on what to have ready, including title-related information when applicable. The process is designed to be low-stress, especially for mission-motivated donors who want to help but do not want to manage selling, advertising, or negotiating with buyers.
Your vehicle is sold and the proceeds go to Heritage
After pickup, the vehicle is processed and sold through the appropriate vehicle-sale channel based on its condition and market factors. Once the sale is complete, 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your donated car becomes funding for a nonprofit mission rather than sitting unused in a driveway or costing you insurance, registration, or repair money. Legacy Wheels helps donors understand this step clearly, because many people want reassurance that their gift is connected to real charitable work.
Proceeds help fund services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. That includes helping individuals connect with government benefits and assistance programs that may improve financial stability, housing access, health coverage, energy affordability, and daily quality of life. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Donors or families who want to check potential eligibility for assistance programs can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your donation helps sustain this type of guidance and connection for people seeking support.
Receive tax documentation for your charitable donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, so donations may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount is generally the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is used for reporting. Donors should keep all donation paperwork with their tax records and consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to their situation. The important point is that your North Carolina vehicle donation can support a mission you care about while also providing the documentation donors commonly need.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, supporting blind and visually impaired Americans.
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout North Carolina communities and surrounding suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind after your donated vehicle is sold.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
People seeking benefit connections can check assistance program eligibility online at nhftb.org/finder.