How the car donation process works
Start your Kentucky car donation with Ride for Good
You begin by sharing basic vehicle details with Ride for Good, such as the year, make, model, condition, and location. The vehicle does not have to be perfect to make a difference. Donors across Kentucky donate cars from driveways, apartment lots, repair shops, farms, and family properties. Whether you are in Louisville’s Highlands, St. Matthews, Shively, Lexington’s Hamburg area, Chevy Chase, Bowling Green, or Northern Kentucky communities near Covington, the goal is the same: make donating easy while supporting Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule a free tow from your Kentucky location
After your donation is accepted, a towing provider contacts you to schedule a free pickup at a convenient time. There is no towing charge to you, and you do not need to drive the vehicle anywhere. This is especially helpful if the car is not running, has been sitting unused, or would cost more to repair than it is worth to you. Kentucky donors often choose donation when selling privately feels stressful, time-consuming, or uncertain. Ride for Good helps keep the process clear, respectful, and mission-focused.
Your vehicle is sold and the proceeds go to Heritage
Once picked up, the vehicle is processed and sold through the appropriate vehicle-sale channel. The gross sale price helps determine your tax documentation. Most importantly for mission-minded donors, 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. That means your Kentucky car donation is more than a way to clear space in your garage or driveway. It becomes funding that supports services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds help fund practical services and benefit connections
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including help connecting individuals with government benefit programs. These may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other assistance resources where eligibility applies. For donors who are also looking for support for themselves, a loved one, or someone in the community, eligibility screening information is available at nhftb.org/finder. Your donation helps make these kinds of practical connections and mission services possible.
Receive your tax receipt and keep records for filing
Because Heritage for the Blind is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, vehicle donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your records. Tax situations vary, so donors should consult a qualified tax professional about their specific return. Ride for Good helps you understand the basic documentation process so your Kentucky donation feels straightforward from pickup to receipt.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind and its mission services.
Free towing is available for eligible donated vehicles throughout Kentucky.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C documentation.
Donors who itemize may deduct the gross vehicle sale price when IRS rules apply.
Benefit eligibility screening information is available at nhftb.org/finder.