How the car donation process works
Start your donation with Valor Wheels
You begin by telling Valor Wheels about your vehicle and where it is located in the Albuquerque Metro. Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and some other vehicles may be accepted, even if they are not running. The goal is to make the process simple for donors who care about the mission but do not want a complicated sale. You will provide basic contact information, vehicle details, and pickup location. Valor Wheels then helps coordinate the donation for Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, so your vehicle can move from your driveway to mission support.
Schedule free pickup in the Albuquerque Metro
After your donation is submitted, free towing is arranged at a time that works for you. Pickup is available throughout Albuquerque and nearby communities, including Nob Hill, Barelas, North Valley, South Valley, Uptown, Northeast Heights, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, and Corrales. You do not need to deliver the vehicle yourself. A towing provider will contact you, confirm the location, and explain any title or key details before pickup. This makes donating easier than selling privately, especially if the vehicle is older, damaged, or no longer dependable.
Your vehicle is sold to generate proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is prepared for sale through an appropriate resale channel. The amount generated depends on the vehicle condition, market demand, age, mileage, and other sale factors. Valor Wheels does not promise a specific sale amount, because every donated vehicle is different. What matters for mission-minded donors is where the proceeds go: 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds from your donation go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. That means your unwanted vehicle becomes funding for services focused on blind and visually impaired Americans.
Proceeds help fund vision-loss support services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. That includes helping individuals understand and connect with government benefit programs that may improve daily stability. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid, depending on a person’s situation and eligibility. Donors who want to understand available assistance for themselves or someone they love can visit nhftb.org/finder to check eligibility. Your donation helps support guidance that can reduce confusion and connect people with practical resources.
Receive your tax receipt and Form 1098-C when applicable
Because Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your donated 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 tax filing. Keep your donation receipt and any sale documentation with your records. Tax rules depend on your personal situation, so it is wise to speak with a qualified tax professional if you have questions about claiming your vehicle donation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving blind and visually impaired people.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds from Valor Wheels donations go to Heritage for the Blind, not a different charity.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Free towing is available across the Albuquerque Metro, including Nob Hill, Rio Rancho, and the South Valley.
Assistance program eligibility can be checked at nhftb.org/finder for benefits like SSI, LIHEAP, and Medicaid.