How the car donation process works
Choose mission-first car donation in Indiana
Start by telling Hoosier Wheels about the vehicle you want to donate and where it is located in Indiana. Donors often give because they want the car to do more than sit in a driveway, garage, storage lot, or curbside parking spot. Your donation supports Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving people who are blind or visually impaired. The goal is simple: make donating easy for you while directing 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds to Heritage for the Blind’s charitable mission.
Schedule free towing from your Indiana location
Once your donation is accepted, a towing partner helps arrange free pickup at a time that works for you. Pickup is available across Indiana, including Indianapolis neighborhoods like Broad Ripple, Irvington, Fountain Square, and Speedway, as well as suburbs and cities such as Fishers, Noblesville, Lafayette, Muncie, Terre Haute, Elkhart, and New Albany. You do not need to deliver the vehicle yourself. Whether the vehicle runs or not, Hoosier Wheels helps coordinate the next step so your donation can move forward with less hassle.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the donated vehicle is processed and sold. The sale creates the proceeds that support Heritage for the Blind services. Donors often ask whether their gift really benefits the charity; with Hoosier Wheels, 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means the value created from your donated car is directed to the nonprofit’s mission rather than sitting unused in your driveway. It is a practical way to convert an extra vehicle into support for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Proceeds help fund services and benefit navigation
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to help support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including connecting individuals with government benefit programs. That may include information and navigation related to SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8 housing assistance, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other support options. For donors who want to see whether they, a family member, or someone they care about may qualify for assistance programs, Heritage offers an eligibility resource at nhftb.org/finder. Your donated vehicle helps keep this type of mission work moving.
Receive tax documentation after the vehicle sells
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price and is reported using IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your donation records and consult a tax professional about your individual situation. Hoosier Wheels helps donors understand the basic paperwork, so you can feel confident that your Indiana car donation is both mission-minded and properly documented.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446, serving blind and visually impaired people.
Free towing is available for Indiana donors in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, suburbs, and nearby communities.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds from Hoosier Wheels donations go to Heritage for the Blind’s charitable mission.
For vehicles sold over $500, itemizing donors generally deduct the gross sale price using IRS Form 1098-C.
Heritage helps connect people with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related benefits.
Donors and families can check potential assistance program eligibility through Heritage for the Blind at nhftb.org/finder.