How the car donation process works
Tell us about your Nebraska vehicle
Start by sharing basic details about the vehicle you want to donate through Great Plains Autos: year, make, model, location, and condition. Whether it is parked in a Dundee driveway, a Benson garage, near Aksarben, in Millard, Lincoln, Papillion, or a rural Nebraska property, the process is designed to be simple. You do not need to make the vehicle perfect before donating. The goal is to turn an unused asset into mission funding for Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
Schedule free pickup at a convenient location
After your donation is accepted, free towing is arranged at a time that works for you. Pickup is available across Nebraska, including Omaha neighborhoods, Lincoln communities, Bellevue, La Vista, Fremont, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Columbus, Norfolk, and North Platte. You can usually choose a home, business, repair shop, storage location, or other accessible pickup point. The tow is free, so you can avoid the hassle of selling the vehicle yourself while knowing the proceeds are intended to support Heritage for the Blind’s mission-focused services.
Your vehicle is sold to create mission proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is sold through an appropriate resale channel based on condition, age, location, and market demand. The important point for mission-minded donors is this: 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means your Nebraska car donation is converted into funding for charitable services rather than sitting unused, needing repairs, or taking up space. Great Plains Autos helps make the handoff easy, while Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446, receives the proceeds to further its nonprofit work.
Proceeds support services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for Americans who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with government benefit programs. These may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other assistance resources that can improve stability and access to care. Donors who want to understand benefit eligibility for themselves, a family member, or someone they care about can visit nhftb.org/finder. Your donated vehicle helps fund the kind of practical support that can make navigating assistance programs less overwhelming.
Receive your tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, your donation may be tax-deductible if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount is generally the gross sale price, and IRS Form 1098-C is provided for your records. If the vehicle sells for $500 or less, different IRS rules may apply, so you should keep your receipt and consult a qualified tax professional. Great Plains Autos keeps the process clear so you know what to expect.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
Free vehicle pickup is available across Nebraska through Great Plains Autos, including Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and rural communities.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind to support its charitable services.
For vehicles sold over $500, itemizing donors generally receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Heritage helps connect eligible people with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other benefits.
Donors and families can review possible assistance program eligibility online at nhftb.org/finder.