How the car donation process works
Start your Charleston Metro donation with Wheels of Hope
Begin by sharing basic information about your vehicle, such as the year, make, model, condition, and where it is located. Wheels of Hope can help arrange pickup across the Charleston Metro, including neighborhoods and suburbs like West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Summerville, James Island, Johns Island, Goose Creek, Daniel Island, and the historic peninsula. You do not need to fix, clean, or deliver the vehicle yourself. The goal is to make giving easy while ensuring your donation is connected to the mission of Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing at a convenient local location
Once your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged at a time and place that works for you. That may be your home, an apartment community, a repair shop, a workplace, or another accessible location in the Charleston Metro. The pickup is free, so you are not paying out of pocket to turn an unused car, truck, van, SUV, or other eligible vehicle into charitable support. A clear title is typically needed, and the team will guide you through what to have ready before pickup day.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the donated vehicle is processed and sold. The sale creates the vehicle proceeds that support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Donors often ask whether their car has to be perfect to help. It does not. Many donated vehicles have high mileage, mechanical problems, cosmetic damage, or have simply become too expensive to maintain. The important part is that the vehicle can be turned into sale proceeds that help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind
With Wheels of Hope, 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds from your donation go to Heritage for the Blind. Those proceeds help fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including practical guidance and connections to support programs. Heritage helps individuals understand and access government benefits such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. For donors and families who want to check potential eligibility for assistance programs, Heritage also provides a benefit eligibility resource at nhftb.org/finder.
Receive the tax documentation you need
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and Heritage provides IRS Form 1098-C. Keep that form with your tax records and consult a qualified tax professional about your individual situation. The donation process is built to give you both mission impact and the documentation needed for a potential itemized deduction.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, serving blind and visually impaired Americans.
Wheels of Hope arranges free towing throughout the Charleston Metro, including North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds from your donated car go to Heritage for the Blind.
If your vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage issues IRS Form 1098-C for your itemized deduction.
Donors and families can explore assistance eligibility at nhftb.org/finder for SSI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
Donations are generally tax deductible for donors who itemize, as allowed for gifts to 501(c)(3) charities.