How the car donation process works
Start your Utah vehicle donation with ReviveRides
Begin by sharing basic information about your vehicle and where it is located in Utah. ReviveRides can help arrange free pickup in communities across the state, from Salt Lake City and Murray to Lehi, Layton, Logan, Orem, and St. George. You do not need to understand charity auction rules or tax forms before you begin. The goal is to make the process easy, answer your questions clearly, and help you support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing at a convenient Utah location
After your donation is started, a towing provider will contact you to schedule a pickup time that works for you. Pickup is free, and vehicles can often be collected from a home, workplace, repair shop, driveway, parking area, or other accessible location. Donors in neighborhoods such as Sugar House, The Avenues, Daybreak, Glendale, East Bench, Draper, and Taylorsville can donate without paying for a tow. If the vehicle does not run, that is usually okay; just describe its condition accurately when you begin.
Your vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale. The gross sale price determines the charitable proceeds and, for vehicles that sell for more than dollar-500, the amount reported for tax purposes on IRS Form 1098-C. ReviveRides does not promise a sale value in advance because the final price depends on the vehicle, market demand, location, and condition. What donors can count on is transparency: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its mission.
Proceeds fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. That includes helping individuals understand and connect with government benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to navigate, especially for people facing vision loss or disability-related barriers. Heritage helps point individuals toward resources and eligibility information so they can pursue assistance that may improve daily stability, health access, housing support, and independence.
Donors and families can check benefit eligibility
If you, a family member, or someone you know is blind or visually impaired and wants to explore assistance options, Heritage for the Blind provides a helpful eligibility tool at nhftb.org/finder. The finder can help people learn about programs that may fit their situation, including SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Your Utah car donation helps fund the mission behind this kind of support, turning an unused vehicle into a pathway for people seeking benefits, guidance, and practical resources.
Receive the tax receipt you need after sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, vehicle donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than dollar-500, the deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price and is documented with IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your donation paperwork with your tax records and consult a qualified tax professional about your personal situation. ReviveRides helps make sure donors understand the basic receipt process before they donate.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout Utah.
Vehicles sold for more than dollar-500 are documented with IRS Form 1098-C.
Itemizing donors may deduct the gross sale price for qualifying vehicle donations.
Benefit eligibility information is available through Heritage at nhftb.org/finder.