How the car donation process works
Start with a mission-driven donation
Your Austin car donation through Ride Forward begins with a simple decision: turning an unused vehicle into support for people who are blind or visually impaired. Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. That matters because your donation is made to a charitable organization, not a private buyer or junk dealer. Once you provide basic vehicle and pickup information, the team can begin arranging the donation. You do not need to repair the vehicle first, and you can ask questions before committing.
Schedule free pickup in Austin-Round Rock
After your donation is submitted, a towing partner helps arrange free pickup at a time that works for you. Pickup is available throughout the Austin-Round Rock metro, including neighborhoods and communities such as Downtown Austin, South Lamar, North Austin, East Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle, and Leander. The tow is free, so your vehicle can support the mission without you paying to move it. Have your title and keys ready if available, and the pickup team can guide you through the handoff.
Your vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale in a way intended to create proceeds for the charity. The important point for mission-minded donors is straightforward: 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. Those proceeds help fund services connected to the needs of blind and visually impaired Americans. Instead of wondering whether an old car sitting in your driveway still has purpose, you can know it is being converted into support for a nonprofit mission.
Proceeds help fund practical support services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with government benefit programs. These may include SSI or SSDI, LIHEAP energy assistance, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related programs. Donors, families, and community members who want to check eligibility for assistance can visit nhftb.org/finder. The goal is to help people identify resources that may reduce financial pressure and improve access to essential support.
Receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for their records. Always consult your tax advisor about your personal situation. Ride Forward helps make the documentation process clear so you can focus on the impact your Austin vehicle donation is making.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Free towing is available throughout Austin-Round Rock and nearby Central Texas communities.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired people with benefit resources and support services.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.
Donations to 501(c)(3) charities may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize.