How the car donation process works
Start Your Tennessee Vehicle Donation
Tell Volunteer Wheels about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or other vehicle you want to donate. You do not need to be a vehicle expert; basic information such as the year, make, model, condition, mileage, and location is enough to begin. Donors across Tennessee can start from home, whether the vehicle is parked in a driveway in East Nashville, a garage in Germantown, a lot near downtown Knoxville, or a rural property outside Jackson. The goal is to make your mission-driven donation easy from the first step.
Schedule Free Pickup Anywhere We Serve in Tennessee
After your donation is submitted, a towing partner contacts you to arrange a free pickup time. There is no towing cost to you, and pickup is available in many Tennessee communities, including Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, Collierville, Bartlett, Hendersonville, and nearby suburbs. In many cases, vehicles can be picked up whether they run or not, as long as they are accessible for the tow truck. You receive simple guidance on title transfer and what to have ready on pickup day.
Your Vehicle Is Sold to Create Mission Funding
Once picked up, the vehicle is prepared for sale through the appropriate resale process. The sale turns an unused or unwanted vehicle into funding for Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Volunteer Wheels does not ask you to repair, advertise, negotiate, or meet private buyers. Instead, the vehicle is handled through a donation process designed to create proceeds for the charity while saving you time and effort. This is how a vehicle you no longer need becomes practical support for people living with vision loss.
100-Percent of Vehicle Proceeds Go to Heritage for the Blind
For donors who want assurance about impact, the key point is simple: 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including support that connects individuals with government assistance programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Heritage also offers an online way to check potential eligibility for assistance programs at nhftb.org/finder, giving people and families a place to begin when they need help navigating available benefits.
Receive Your Tax Documentation
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, vehicle donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for tax filing. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, different IRS rules may apply. Volunteer Wheels helps you receive the documentation connected to your donation, but you should consult a qualified tax professional for advice about your personal return.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Free towing is available for donors in many Tennessee cities, suburbs, and nearby communities.
For vehicles sold over $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.
Donors can check benefit eligibility resources through Heritage at nhftb.org/finder.