How the car donation process works
Start your New Hampshire vehicle donation with WheelWise
Begin by telling WheelWise about the vehicle you want to donate and where it is located in New Hampshire. You can donate from a driveway in Concord, an apartment lot in Manchester, a garage in Nashua, a Seacoast business parking area, or a rural property near the White Mountains. We collect basic vehicle information, confirm contact details, and help you understand what happens next. The goal is to make the donation feel straightforward, especially if you are motivated by Heritage for the Blind’s mission and want confidence that your car will help people who are blind or visually impaired.
Schedule free pickup at a time that works for you
After your donation is started, free towing is arranged for eligible New Hampshire locations. Pickup availability extends across communities such as Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Salem, Derry, Keene, Hanover, Laconia, and surrounding suburbs and towns. You do not need to drive the vehicle to a donation center. A towing provider will coordinate the pickup window, collect the vehicle, and provide initial pickup documentation. This makes donating easier for busy families, people replacing an older vehicle, and donors who have a non-running car they still want to turn into meaningful charitable support.
Your vehicle is sold to generate charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale through the appropriate resale channel. The amount generated depends on the vehicle’s condition, demand, mileage, title status, and market factors; WheelWise will not promise a specific sale amount. What matters to mission-focused donors is that 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help the charity continue services for Americans who are blind or visually impaired, turning an unused or unwanted vehicle into direct mission support.
Proceeds help fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with public assistance programs. That can include guidance related to SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP energy assistance, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. For people trying to understand available benefits, that support can be an important bridge between need and access. Donors who want to check eligibility for assistance programs, or who know someone who may need help, can visit nhftb.org/finder.
Receive tax documentation after the vehicle is sold
Heritage for the Blind is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. If you itemize deductions, your vehicle donation may be tax deductible. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount is generally the gross vehicle sale price, and donors receive IRS Form 1098-C after the sale. Keep the form with your tax records and consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation. WheelWise keeps the paperwork process clear so you can donate with confidence and focus on the mission impact.
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 tow pickup is available for donors across New Hampshire communities.
Vehicle proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Donors who itemize may deduct qualified gifts to 501(c)(3) charities.
For vehicles over $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.