How the car donation process works
Start your Nevada car donation with Heart Wheels
Begin by sharing basic information about your vehicle, such as the year, make, model, condition, and where it is located in Nevada. Heart Wheels can help arrange free pickup from homes, apartments, workplaces, storage lots, or repair shops in areas such as Summerlin, Enterprise, Paradise, Green Valley, Spanish Springs, and downtown Reno. You do not need to know the vehicle’s value before you donate. The goal is to make the process clear, convenient, and focused on the mission your gift will support.
Your vehicle is picked up at no cost
After your donation is scheduled, a towing provider contacts you to arrange a pickup time that works for your location. Free tow service is available for qualifying vehicle donations across Nevada, whether your car runs or has been parked for a while. You will receive pickup instructions, including what paperwork to have ready and how to handle the title. The process is designed to be simple and reassuring, so you can donate without paying towing fees or spending time trying to sell the vehicle yourself.
The vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once picked up, the vehicle is processed for sale through the appropriate resale or auction channel. The sale creates the gross vehicle proceeds that determine the final donation value for tax purposes. For vehicles that sell for more than dollar-500, donors generally receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price. Heart Wheels keeps the experience donor-friendly, while Heritage for the Blind receives 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for blind and visually impaired Americans. This includes helping individuals understand and connect with government benefit programs that may improve daily stability, health access, housing support, and utility affordability. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Donors who want to explore benefit eligibility for themselves or someone they care about can visit nhftb.org/finder for a simple starting point.
You receive the tax documentation you need
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your donated vehicle sells for more than dollar-500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price reported on IRS Form 1098-C. Donors should keep their receipt and consult a qualified tax professional with personal tax questions. Heart Wheels helps make sure you understand the documentation process without confusing jargon or pressure.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to fund mission services.
Free towing is available for Nevada donors in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Sparks, and beyond.
For vehicles sold over dollar-500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.
Donors can check benefit eligibility resources at nhftb.org/finder.
Donations to 501(c)(3) charities may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize.