How the car donation process works
You Donate a Vehicle From Anywhere in Missouri
Start by telling Revive Ride about your car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or other vehicle. We help donors across Missouri, from neighborhoods like Soulard, Waldo, Tower Grove, and the Central West End to suburbs such as Florissant, Lee’s Summit, St. Peters, Blue Springs, and Chesterfield. You do not need to fix, clean, or drive the vehicle to us. We gather the basic vehicle details, confirm the donation supports Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446), and help you move forward with confidence.
Free Towing Is Scheduled Around Your Location
After your donation is submitted, a towing partner contacts you to schedule free pickup at a convenient time. That may be at your home, workplace, repair shop, apartment lot, farm property, or storage location, as long as the vehicle is accessible. Missouri donors appreciate not having to arrange transport from busy areas like Kansas City or St. Louis, or from more spread-out communities in the Ozarks, mid-Missouri, or the Bootheel. You receive pickup instructions and can ask title or logistics questions before the tow.
The Vehicle Is Sold to Generate Mission Proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is sold through an appropriate resale channel. The goal is to turn an unused or unwanted vehicle into funding for Heritage for the Blind services. Revive Ride does not promise a specific sale price, because every vehicle and market is different. What matters is the mission structure: 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. Your Missouri donation becomes more than an empty driveway or a car repair decision—it becomes support for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds Support Services and Benefits Navigation
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including help connecting individuals with government benefits and assistance programs. These can include SSI/SSDI, LIHEAP energy assistance, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. For people trying to understand what support may be available, guidance can make the next step less overwhelming. Donors and community members who want to check eligibility for assistance programs can visit nhftb.org/finder to review potential benefit connections.
You Receive the Tax Documentation You Need
Because Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, qualifying vehicle donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and you receive IRS Form 1098-C for your records. Keep your donation paperwork with your tax documents and consult a tax professional if you have questions about your personal filing situation. Revive Ride helps make the documentation process clear and donor-friendly.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446) is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity serving blind and visually impaired Americans nationwide.
100-percent of your vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, supporting mission services for blind and visually impaired people.
Free towing is available across Missouri, including St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia, and surrounding suburbs.
For vehicles sold for more than $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
People seeking help can check eligibility for benefits and assistance programs at nhftb.org/finder in minutes online.
Itemizing donors may deduct qualifying charitable vehicle donations according to IRS rules and their personal tax situation.