How the car donation process works
Start your Connecticut donation with a mission in mind
When you donate through Nutmeg Auto Aid, you are choosing a practical way to support Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. You do not need to repair, detail, or advertise the vehicle. Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and other vehicles can often be accepted whether they run or not. Donors across Connecticut, from New London and Middletown to Fairfield County suburbs and quiet Litchfield County towns, can begin by sharing basic vehicle and contact information. The goal is simple: turn an unused vehicle into proceeds that help fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Schedule free pickup wherever the vehicle is located
Nutmeg Auto Aid helps arrange free towing at a convenient Connecticut location, whether the vehicle is at your home, an apartment complex, a workplace, a repair shop, or a relative’s property. Pickup availability extends across the state, including coastal communities, city neighborhoods, college towns, and rural roads. You will receive instructions about the title and what to remove from the vehicle before pickup. The tow is free to you, so you can donate without paying out of pocket just to move an unwanted car.
Your vehicle is sold and proceeds go to Heritage
After pickup, the vehicle is processed for sale through an appropriate vehicle disposition channel. The important point for mission-motivated donors is this: 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your Connecticut donation becomes financial support for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving people who are blind or visually impaired. The final sale price also matters for tax records. If the vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage for the Blind provides IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross vehicle sale price.
Proceeds help 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. This includes helping connect individuals with government benefit programs that may improve stability and independence, such as SSI/SSDI, LIHEAP energy assistance, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. If you, a family member, or someone you know wants to explore possible eligibility for assistance programs, Heritage makes a benefit-check resource available at nhftb.org/finder. Your car donation helps keep this kind of mission support moving forward.
Receive tax documentation for an itemized deduction
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, so eligible donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deduction is generally based on the gross sale price reported on IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your donation receipt, Form 1098-C when applicable, and any related records with your tax documents. Nutmeg Auto Aid cannot provide personal tax advice, so consider speaking with a qualified tax professional about your specific Connecticut and federal filing situation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving blind and visually impaired Americans.
Nutmeg Auto Aid offers free towing throughout Connecticut, including cities, shoreline towns, suburbs, and rural communities.
100-percent of your vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to help fund mission services.
If the vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage provides IRS Form 1098-C for your records.
Check possible eligibility for SSI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and more at nhftb.org/finder.