How the car donation process works
Start your Modesto Metro donation with Gear Up Give Back
Begin by sharing basic information about your car, truck, van, SUV, or other eligible vehicle. You do not need to understand the resale market or manage any listings yourself. Gear Up Give Back helps route your donation so the vehicle can benefit Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Whether the vehicle is in a driveway near Downtown Modesto, a garage in Village One, or at a property in Ceres, Riverbank, Salida, or Turlock, the goal is to make giving easy and mission-focused.
Schedule free pickup at a convenient local location
After your donation is submitted, a towing partner contacts you to arrange free pickup. Pickup is available across the Modesto Metro area, including neighborhoods such as College Area, La Loma, Bret Harte, Sylvan Meadows, and nearby suburbs. In many cases, you do not have to be present if the title and keys are handled as instructed. You avoid private-sale calls, repair decisions, and towing costs while turning an unwanted vehicle into funding for services that support blind and visually impaired Americans.
Your vehicle is sold and proceeds are directed to Heritage
Once picked up, the vehicle is processed and sold through the donation program. The gross sale price helps determine your tax documentation, and 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your Modesto-area donation is not just clearing space in your driveway; it is being converted into financial support for a real nonprofit mission. Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to help fund services that assist people who are blind or visually impaired across the United States.
Proceeds help fund services and benefit navigation
Heritage for the Blind uses donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with government assistance programs. These may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid, depending on a person’s situation and eligibility. For donors who also know someone seeking help, Heritage provides an online eligibility resource at nhftb.org/finder. Your vehicle gift helps strengthen this kind of practical support, which can make it easier for people to find programs they may qualify for.
Receive tax documentation for your donation
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 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 is generally based on the gross vehicle sale price, and you should receive IRS Form 1098-C for your tax records. Tax situations vary, so it is wise to consult a tax professional. Gear Up Give Back keeps the donation path straightforward so you can give with confidence and keep the paperwork you need.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind services.
Free towing is available for donors throughout the Modesto Metro area.
Proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Benefit eligibility resources are available online at nhftb.org/finder.
Vehicles selling over $500 generally receive IRS Form 1098-C documentation.