How the car donation process works
Start your Greater Cincinnati donation with Revive Wheels
You begin by telling Revive Wheels about your vehicle and where it is located in the Greater Cincinnati area. Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and other vehicles may be accepted whether they are parked at a home, workplace, repair shop, or storage location. You do not need to understand the nonprofit process before starting. The goal is to make donating feel clear and low-stress while ensuring your gift benefits Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, and its mission to serve people who are blind or visually impaired.
Schedule free towing from Cincinnati neighborhoods and suburbs
After your donation is submitted, free pickup is arranged at a convenient time. Towing is available throughout Cincinnati and nearby communities, including Clifton, Mount Adams, Oakley, Pleasant Ridge, Anderson Township, Delhi, Mason, Fairfield, Florence, and Northern Kentucky. The vehicle does not have to be perfect to have purpose. A donated car that no longer fits your life can still generate proceeds for charitable services. Revive Wheels helps coordinate the logistics so you can donate without paying for a tow.
Your vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed and sold through an appropriate resale channel. The gross sale price helps determine your tax documentation, especially when a vehicle sells for more than $500. Most importantly, 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your car donation is not just a way to clear space in the driveway; it becomes funding that supports services designed for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Proceeds support services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals connect with government benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. For people navigating vision loss, understanding available assistance can feel overwhelming. Your donation helps support the work of connecting eligible individuals with resources that may improve stability, access to care, housing support, utility assistance, or income-related benefits.
Donors and community members can check benefit eligibility
If you, a loved one, or someone in your Cincinnati community wants to explore possible assistance, Heritage for the Blind offers an online benefits eligibility finder at nhftb.org/finder. This tool can help people check whether they may qualify for programs such as SSI, LIHEAP, Medicare Extra Help, Section 8, Medicaid, and related support. Your donated vehicle helps fund mission work connected to these services, while the finder gives people a practical next step when they need guidance.
Receive tax documentation for an itemized deduction
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, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided. Because every donor’s tax situation is different, you may want to speak with a tax professional. Revive Wheels helps you complete the donation process and receive the documentation connected to your gift.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Free towing is available across Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati region.
Vehicle proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Eligible donors who itemize may claim a tax deduction for their vehicle donation.
For vehicles over $500, deductions generally equal the gross sale price via IRS Form 1098-C.