How the car donation process works
Tell us about your Pennsylvania vehicle
Start by sharing basic details about your vehicle with Penn Heritage Rides, including the year, make, model, condition, title status, and pickup location. Whether the vehicle is in South Philly, Mount Lebanon, King of Prussia, Bethlehem, York, Monroeville, or a rural Pennsylvania driveway, the goal is to make donating feel clear and convenient. You do not need to be an automotive expert. We simply need enough information to arrange pickup, evaluate the best sale path, and help turn your unused vehicle into funding for Heritage for the Blind services.
Schedule your free tow at a convenient location
After your donation is accepted, a towing provider will contact you to schedule free pickup. The tow can often be arranged from your home, workplace, repair shop, apartment complex, or another accessible location in Pennsylvania. Donors in busy areas such as Center City Philadelphia, Oakland in Pittsburgh, downtown Harrisburg, or suburban communities can choose a practical pickup window. There is no towing charge to you. Removing an unused vehicle becomes a simple way to support a mission without needing to sell it yourself, negotiate with buyers, or handle transportation.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale through an appropriate channel based on condition, market value, and practical logistics. Some vehicles may be auctioned, while others may be sold for parts or salvage value. Penn Heritage Rides does not promise a specific sale price, because sale results depend on the vehicle and the market. What donors can count on is that 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, helping support services for Americans who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds support Heritage for the Blind services
Vehicle proceeds help Heritage for the Blind provide services and connections for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals understand and connect with benefit programs that may support stability, health, housing, utilities, and daily living needs. Programs may include SSI/SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other available assistance resources. Donors who want to check eligibility for assistance programs for themselves or someone they care about can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your vehicle can become a practical source of support for people navigating vision loss.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are generally tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your donated vehicle sells for more than dollar-500, your deduction is typically based on the gross vehicle sale price, and you should receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax filing purposes. Keep your receipt and consult a qualified tax professional about your individual situation. The donation process is designed to provide both mission impact and clear documentation for your records.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support mission services.
Free towing is available for accepted vehicle donations throughout Pennsylvania.
Vehicles sold for more than dollar-500 are documented with IRS Form 1098-C.
Itemizing donors may be able to claim a tax deduction for a qualifying car donation.
Visit nhftb.org/finder to check eligibility for assistance programs and benefit resources.