How the car donation process works
Start with a mission-first donation
When you donate through Palm Ride Exchange, you are choosing to support Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Donors often come to us because they want their unused vehicle to do more than sit in a driveway, garage, or condo parking space. Your donated vehicle is handled through a straightforward process designed to turn it into proceeds for Heritage for the Blind services. You do not need to repair, detail, or advertise the vehicle yourself before donating.
Schedule free pickup in West Palm Beach
After you begin the donation, free towing can be arranged at a convenient time and location. Pickup is available throughout West Palm Beach and nearby South Florida communities, including Flamingo Park, El Cid, South End, Lake Worth Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. The vehicle can often be picked up from a home, workplace, storage lot, repair shop, or other accessible location. This removes the hassle of selling the vehicle privately while helping you support a cause you care about.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up and processed, it is sold through an appropriate resale channel. The gross sale price becomes the basis for your tax documentation when the vehicle sells for more than $500. Palm Ride Exchange does not ask you to guess the value or negotiate with buyers. Instead, the vehicle sale process determines the amount used for IRS reporting. Most importantly, 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to help fund its mission.
Proceeds fund services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. That includes helping individuals find and connect with government benefits and assistance programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to understand, especially for people navigating vision loss, disability paperwork, or changing financial needs. Donors who want to explore benefit eligibility for themselves or someone they know can visit nhftb.org/finder.
Receive your tax documentation
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 donated vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price and reported using IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your receipt and any tax documents with your records. Palm Ride Exchange recommends speaking with a qualified tax professional if you have questions about your specific filing situation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available in West Palm Beach and surrounding South Florida communities.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its services.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired individuals with benefits like SSI, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and Section 8.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax reporting.
Donors can check assistance program eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.