How the car donation process works
You donate and schedule a free Phoenix Metro pickup
Start by telling Wheels to Worth about your car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or other eligible vehicle. You do not need to drive it anywhere or meet a buyer. A towing provider arranges a free pickup at a convenient location, whether the vehicle is at your home in Ahwatukee, an apartment lot in Tempe, a driveway in Gilbert, or a workplace in Glendale. We keep the process simple: share basic vehicle details, confirm the pickup address, and have the title or ownership documents ready when required.
The vehicle is assessed after pickup
After pickup, the vehicle is reviewed to determine the most practical way to create value for Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. This assessment may consider whether it runs, its mileage, age, overall condition, market demand, title status, and repair needs. The goal is not to make promises about a specific outcome before the vehicle is seen. Instead, the donated vehicle is routed through an appropriate resale or salvage path so the donation can become sale proceeds that support services for blind and visually impaired people.
Running vehicles usually go to public or dealer auction
If your donated car is running and in resalable condition, it will typically be sent to a public or dealer auction. That means the vehicle is offered to buyers through an established sales channel rather than being handed directly to a family. Auction is often the most efficient way to turn a usable Phoenix-area vehicle into nonprofit revenue. Once the vehicle sells, the gross sale price helps determine your tax documentation, and the proceeds go directly to Heritage for the Blind to fund its charitable work.
Non-running or high-mileage vehicles are still useful
A car does not have to be perfect to help. Vehicles that are non-running, heavily worn, damaged, very high mileage, or not economical to repair are typically sold to licensed salvage or parts buyers. These buyers may recover usable parts, recycle materials, or otherwise process the vehicle according to their business and regulatory requirements. For Phoenix donors, this means even an older vehicle that has been sitting through Arizona summers may still generate value for Heritage for the Blind instead of taking up space.
Proceeds fund Heritage for the Blind services
After the vehicle sells, the sale proceeds become revenue for Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services and resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. Donors who want to explore benefit eligibility for themselves or someone they care about can also visit nhftb.org/finder, where Heritage connects people with programs such as SSI, LIHEAP, Medicare Extra Help, Section 8, and related assistance resources. Your donated vehicle becomes support for the mission.
Key facts about car donation
Free towing is available throughout Phoenix Metro, including Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Glendale, Chandler, and Peoria.
Vehicles are assessed after pickup to determine the best resale, auction, salvage, or parts path.
Running vehicles in resalable condition typically go to public or dealer auction.
Non-running, damaged, or high-mileage vehicles typically go to licensed salvage or parts buyers.
Proceeds go directly to Heritage for the Blind, 501(c)(3), EIN 58-2164446.
For vehicles selling over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.