How the car donation process works
Tell Palm Motor Legacy about your Florida vehicle
Start by sharing basic details about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or other accepted vehicle you want to donate. You do not need to be a tax expert or know the vehicle’s final value before you begin. Palm Motor Legacy helps donors across Florida, from Miami-Dade and Broward to Tampa Bay, Central Florida, the Panhandle, and the First Coast. Once your donation information is received, the team coordinates the next steps so your vehicle can be picked up and prepared for sale to benefit Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing at a convenient Florida location
After your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged at a time and place that works for you. Pickup may be available from your home, apartment complex, workplace, storage lot, repair shop, or driveway, depending on access and local towing logistics. Donors in neighborhoods such as Coral Gables, Winter Park, Brandon, Clearwater, Arlington, Pembroke Pines, and Cape Coral can use the same simple process. You avoid the hassle of selling the vehicle yourself, while your donation moves toward generating proceeds for services supporting blind and visually impaired Americans.
The vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale through appropriate resale channels. The gross sale price becomes important for your tax records, especially when the vehicle sells for more than $500. Most importantly for mission-focused donors, 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. That means your unwanted or unused vehicle is converted into funding that helps the charity provide services, resources, and assistance connections for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds help fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals navigate resources and connect with government benefit programs that may improve stability, health coverage, housing access, and utility support. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Donors who know someone seeking assistance can also point them to nhftb.org/finder to check eligibility for available benefit programs and learn what resources may apply to their situation.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
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 $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price and is documented with IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your acknowledgment and consult a qualified tax advisor for guidance about your personal return. Palm Motor Legacy helps make the donation process clear, while Heritage provides the nonprofit status that supports potential deductibility.
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 services.
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout Florida communities.
Donations may be tax-deductible for donors who itemize federal deductions.
Vehicles sold for over $500 are documented with IRS Form 1098-C.
Benefit eligibility resources are available at nhftb.org/finder for assistance programs.