How the car donation process works
Donate your New Jersey vehicle with free pickup
Start by telling Revive the Ride about the car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or other eligible vehicle you want to donate in New Jersey. You do not need to drive it anywhere. Free towing is available across the state, from dense urban neighborhoods in Newark and Jersey City to suburbs like Paramus, Woodbridge, Princeton, and Cherry Hill, as well as Shore communities and rural townships. Once your donation is scheduled, a towing partner arranges pickup at a time that works for you, helping remove the vehicle while beginning its path toward supporting Heritage for the Blind.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the donated vehicle is processed and sold. The gross sale price determines important tax paperwork when the vehicle sells for more than $500. Most importantly for mission-minded donors, 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446). That means the proceeds from your New Jersey donation are directed to the nonprofit you intended to support, rather than being split among multiple charities. Revive the Ride helps make the process convenient while Heritage receives the proceeds to fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds fund services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services that help blind and visually impaired Americans navigate everyday needs, information, and available assistance. Donor support helps fund outreach and connection-focused services, including helping individuals identify government benefit programs that may fit their circumstances. These may include SSI or SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related assistance resources. Your vehicle may no longer be useful to you, but its sale proceeds can help Heritage continue guiding people toward programs and support systems that can improve stability and access.
People can check assistance eligibility online
If you or someone you know wants to explore potential eligibility for assistance programs, Heritage for the Blind offers an online starting point at nhftb.org/finder. This resource can help individuals review programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other benefits. Your car donation helps fund the broader mission behind this kind of connection and guidance. For many donors, that is the most meaningful part: a vehicle sitting unused in a New Jersey driveway can become support for people seeking clearer paths to essential services.
You receive tax documentation for your donation
Because Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, eligible vehicle donations are tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your donated vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is used to document the sale. Keep your receipt and tax forms with your records, and consider speaking with a tax professional about your specific situation. Revive the Ride helps make the donation process simple while giving you the paperwork needed for tax-time confidence.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind (EIN 58-2164446) is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity.
Free towing is available for eligible donated vehicles throughout New Jersey communities and suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its mission.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.
Itemizing donors may deduct the gross sale price when IRS requirements are met.
Individuals can check benefit eligibility resources at nhftb.org/finder, including SSI, LIHEAP, Medicaid, and more.