How the car donation process works
Start your Miami car donation with AutoHeart
Begin by telling AutoHeart about the car, truck, van, SUV, or other vehicle you want to donate in the Miami area. You do not need to be an expert on title paperwork or vehicle values; the donation team will guide you through the basic information needed to schedule the donation. Whether the vehicle is parked in Coconut Grove, North Miami, Aventura, South Miami, or a driveway in Kendall, the goal is to make your gift easy and convenient while keeping the mission clear: supporting Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free pickup anywhere in South Florida
Once your donation is accepted, AutoHeart helps arrange free towing at a time that works for you. Pickup is available throughout Miami and the South Florida region, including neighborhoods and suburbs such as Wynwood, Miami Gardens, Pinecrest, Cutler Bay, Hialeah, Doral, and Coral Gables. The vehicle can often be picked up from a home, office, repair shop, or other accessible location. Free tow means you can turn an unwanted vehicle into support for blind and visually impaired people without paying out of pocket for removal.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the vehicle is processed for sale. The gross sale price helps determine the tax documentation you receive, and the proceeds become charitable funding for Heritage for the Blind. AutoHeart does not ask you to guess the final sale amount in advance. Instead, the vehicle goes through the sale process, and your donation paperwork follows based on the actual sale. This is especially important for donors who want a clear, compliant record for tax purposes and a straightforward explanation of how their car becomes real charitable support.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage
Every dollar of vehicle proceeds from your AutoHeart donation goes to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including assistance connecting individuals with government benefit programs. Heritage helps people understand and access resources such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Donors and families who want to check eligibility for assistance programs can also visit nhftb.org/finder for a benefit eligibility screening tool.
Receive the tax receipt you need
Because Heritage for the Blind is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your vehicle donation may be tax deductible if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and you receive IRS Form 1098-C for your records. AutoHeart helps you understand what paperwork to expect, but your tax advisor can explain how the deduction applies to your individual situation. The result is a donation that supports the mission and gives you proper documentation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout Miami and South Florida.
Heritage helps connect people with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
Donors and families can check benefit eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.