How the car donation process works
Start your Minnesota car donation online or by phone
Begin by telling Nordic AutoGift about the vehicle you want to donate and where it is located in Minnesota. Whether it is parked in a driveway in Edina, a garage in St. Cloud, a lot near Mankato, or at a family member’s home in Woodbury, the donation process is designed to be simple. You provide basic details such as the year, make, model, condition, and title status. From there, the pickup can be coordinated at no cost to you, and your gift is directed to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing from your Minnesota location
Once your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged with a local pickup provider serving your area. Donors across the Twin Cities, suburbs like Eagan and Plymouth, and greater Minnesota communities can often have vehicles picked up from homes, workplaces, repair shops, or storage locations. You do not need to fix the vehicle before donating. Cars that are no longer reliable, sitting unused, or difficult to sell privately may still create mission value for Heritage for the Blind after they are picked up and prepared for sale.
Your donated vehicle is sold to create proceeds
After pickup, the vehicle is processed and sold through an appropriate resale channel. The gross sale price is important because it determines the tax documentation for many donors and becomes the amount used to calculate the charitable proceeds. Nordic AutoGift keeps the process donor-friendly, while Heritage for the Blind receives the benefit of the vehicle’s sale. For Minnesota donors who want their gift to do more than clear space in the garage, this is the point where an unused vehicle becomes support for people who are blind or visually impaired.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind
A key reassurance for mission-motivated donors is this: 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds help fund services for blind and visually impaired Americans, including information, outreach, and assistance that can connect people with government benefit programs. Your donated vehicle is not just a transaction. It helps support real service pathways for individuals who may need guidance, resources, and access to programs that can improve daily stability.
Proceeds help connect people with vital assistance programs
Heritage for the Blind helps people who are blind or visually impaired navigate available assistance, including programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to understand, especially for someone facing vision loss or helping a loved one. Donors and individuals seeking assistance can also check potential eligibility at nhftb.org/finder. Your Minnesota vehicle donation helps fund the charitable work that points people toward benefits, support options, and next steps they may not have found on their own.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, eligible donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, the deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your tax records. Donors should keep all receipts and consult a qualified tax professional for personal advice. Nordic AutoGift makes sure you understand the basic documentation process before you donate, so your generous gift feels clear from start to finish.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available across Minnesota, including the Twin Cities and many surrounding communities.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Proceeds help connect blind and visually impaired people with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Donors and families can check assistance-program eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.