How the car donation process works
Start your Colorado car donation
Begin by telling Ride to Relief about the vehicle you want to donate in Colorado. You do not need to be an expert on title paperwork, resale value, or charity tax rules. Share basic details such as the year, make, model, condition, location, and whether the vehicle can be moved safely. The program accepts many vehicle types, and the goal is to make the donation process clear and low-stress. Your donation supports Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
Schedule free pickup where your vehicle is located
Once your donation is submitted, free towing is arranged at a time that works for you. Pickup is available across Colorado, including busy neighborhoods and suburbs around Denver, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Highlands Ranch, and Pueblo. In many cases, the vehicle can be picked up from a home, workplace, repair shop, parking area, or storage location, as long as the tow provider can access it. You avoid the hassle of selling privately, paying for ads, meeting buyers, or arranging transportation.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the vehicle is processed and sold through the appropriate resale channel based on its condition, age, mileage, and marketability. A running car may be handled differently than a high-mileage vehicle, damaged vehicle, or non-running donation, but the purpose is the same: create charitable proceeds for the mission. Ride to Relief keeps the process donor-friendly while helping convert your unwanted vehicle into funding for Heritage for the Blind. You will not be asked to guess the final sale amount before the vehicle is sold.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind
The key mission promise is simple: 100-percent of your vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including outreach and assistance that helps people understand available support options. Heritage for the Blind works to connect eligible individuals with programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. If you or someone you know wants to check eligibility for assistance programs, visit nhftb.org/finder.
Receive the tax documents you may need
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, your Colorado vehicle donation may be tax-deductible if you itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount is generally the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is used to report that sale. Keep your donation acknowledgement and any tax forms with your records. Tax situations vary, so donors should consult a qualified tax professional for personal guidance, especially if they have questions about itemizing or vehicle-donation documentation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available for donors across Colorado communities and suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Heritage helps connect eligible people with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.