How the car donation process works
Start your Phoenix Metro donation with Wheels to Worth
Begin by telling Wheels to Worth about the vehicle you would like to donate. You can donate many types of vehicles, whether they are running or not, as long as pickup can be arranged safely. Donors across Central Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Arcadia, North Scottsdale, Gilbert, Surprise, Goodyear, and other Phoenix Metro neighborhoods can request free towing. You will provide basic vehicle details, contact information, and the pickup location. The goal is to make the first step simple, respectful, and convenient, especially for donors who are giving because they care about helping people who are blind or visually impaired.
Your vehicle is picked up for free
After your donation is submitted, a towing partner will contact you to schedule a free pickup at a time that works for you. Pickup may be available from a home, workplace, apartment community, repair shop, storage location, or other accessible site in the Phoenix Metro area. You do not need to pay for the tow. Before pickup, remove personal belongings and have the title ready if required. The process is designed to be low-stress, so your unwanted vehicle can quickly become support for Heritage for the Blind’s work with blind and visually impaired Americans.
The vehicle is sold and proceeds go to Heritage
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is prepared for sale through the appropriate resale channel. The sale price depends on factors such as age, condition, demand, mileage, and market value; Wheels to Worth does not invent or guarantee an impact amount. What matters is where the proceeds go: 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Your donation helps turn an unused car in Phoenix into funding for services that support people living with blindness or visual impairment.
Proceeds fund practical support services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes connecting individuals with government benefit programs that may help with income, housing, utilities, healthcare, and prescription costs. Examples include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Donors who also want to explore eligibility for assistance programs can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your Phoenix car donation supports a mission that is practical, people-centered, and focused on helping individuals access resources that may improve daily life.
You receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, your donation may be tax-deductible if you itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and you will receive IRS Form 1098-C for your records. Donors should keep the receipt and consult a tax professional for personal tax guidance. Wheels to Worth helps make the documentation process clear, so you can feel confident that your Phoenix Metro donation has both charitable purpose and proper tax support.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available for eligible donations throughout the Phoenix Metro area.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind’s mission.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired individuals with benefit programs and support services.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Donors can check possible benefit eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.