How the car donation process works
Start your Pittsburgh vehicle donation online or by phone
Begin by giving Steel City Wheels basic information about your vehicle and where it is located in the Pittsburgh Metro. Whether the car is in Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Lawrenceville, Mount Lebanon, Monroeville, Bethel Park, Cranberry Township, or another nearby community, the process is designed to be simple. You do not need to understand charity paperwork or vehicle sales. We collect the details needed to schedule pickup and help make sure your donation supports Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing at a convenient local location
After your donation is accepted, a towing partner contacts you to arrange free pickup. Your vehicle may be picked up from a driveway, office parking lot, repair shop, apartment complex, or other accessible location in and around Pittsburgh. Donors often choose to donate when repairs cost more than the vehicle is worth, when a second car is no longer needed, or when they want a meaningful way to support a cause. Towing is free, and the scheduling process is built to be donor-friendly.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once picked up, the vehicle is processed for sale. The sale value depends on the vehicle’s condition, mileage, age, market demand, and whether it can be resold or is better suited for parts or salvage. Steel City Wheels does not promise a specific sale amount, because every vehicle is different. What matters for mission-minded donors is that 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, helping transform an unused vehicle into funding that supports people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds help fund Heritage for the Blind services
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for blind and visually impaired Americans. One important area is helping individuals understand and connect with assistance programs, including SSI/SSDI, LIHEAP energy assistance, Section 8 housing support, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to navigate, especially for people already facing vision loss or blindness. Donors who want to explore benefit eligibility for themselves or someone they care about can visit nhftb.org/finder.
Receive tax documentation after the vehicle sells
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, donations may be tax deductible for donors who itemize deductions. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, Heritage provides IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross vehicle sale price. In that situation, the gross sale price is generally the amount used for your charitable deduction, subject to IRS rules and your tax circumstances. Keep your receipt and 1098-C with your tax records, and consult a tax professional if you have questions.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available throughout the Pittsburgh Metro and nearby suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind after the vehicle sale.
Proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Donors can check benefit eligibility or help a loved one at nhftb.org/finder.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C for tax records.