How the car donation process works
Start your St. Paul car donation with Revive Auto
You begin by sharing basic vehicle details with Revive Auto, such as the year, make, model, condition, title status, and pickup location. You do not need to know the vehicle’s exact value, and it does not have to be in perfect running condition. Donors in St. Paul often choose donation because selling privately takes time, repairs can be costly, and they want the vehicle to support a meaningful cause. Revive Auto keeps the process simple so you can move from intention to impact without confusing paperwork or back-and-forth.
Schedule free towing anywhere in the Twin Cities area
After your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged at a time that works for you. Pickup is available in St. Paul and nearby Twin Cities communities, including West Seventh, Summit-University, Payne-Phalen, Midway, Little Canada, Oakdale, South St. Paul, Minneapolis, and surrounding suburbs. A towing professional contacts you before pickup and removes the vehicle from your driveway, garage access area, workplace, or approved parking location. There is no towing charge to you, which helps more of the vehicle’s value support Heritage for the Blind’s mission.
Your vehicle is sold and proceeds go to Heritage
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale through the appropriate resale channel based on condition, demand, and title requirements. The important part for mission-minded donors is this: 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired. Instead of sitting unused, your donated car can become funding that helps Heritage continue providing practical support and connection for individuals navigating vision loss.
Proceeds help connect people with vital benefits
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services that help people who are blind or visually impaired understand and access available assistance. That includes connecting individuals with government benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to navigate, especially for someone facing vision loss or financial strain. Heritage also offers an online eligibility resource at nhftb.org/finder for people who want to check whether they may qualify for assistance programs.
You receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, 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 deductible amount generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your records. Revive Auto helps ensure the documentation path is clear, but you should always consult a tax professional about your individual situation, filing status, and eligibility to claim a charitable deduction.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free towing is available for eligible vehicle donations throughout St. Paul and the Twin Cities.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired people with benefits like SSI, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and Section 8.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
People seeking benefit eligibility guidance can visit nhftb.org/finder for Heritage’s assistance program finder.