If you are considering a vehicle donation in Arkansas, you may want to know exactly how your car helps before you hand over the keys. Arkansas Auto Bridge makes that connection clear. Your donated car, truck, van, SUV, or other vehicle is picked up for free, sold, and 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. Those proceeds support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with benefits and assistance programs that can make daily life more manageable. Whether you are in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Conway, Bentonville, or a rural Arkansas community, your donation can turn an unwanted vehicle into mission funding. This page explains where proceeds go, how the tax receipt works, and why donating can be both meaningful and simple.
How the car donation process works
1
You start with a simple Arkansas vehicle donation
Begin by telling Arkansas Auto Bridge about the vehicle you want to donate. It can be running or not, as long as it can be safely towed. Donors across Arkansas, including Little Rock, North Little Rock, Springdale, Rogers, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, and surrounding suburbs, can request free pickup at a convenient location. The goal is to make the process easy for mission-motivated donors who want their unused vehicle to do something good, without paying for towing, advertising, repairs, or private-sale headaches.
2
Free towing is arranged at a convenient time
After your donation is submitted, pickup is scheduled with a local towing provider. There is no towing charge to you. Many donors arrange pickup from a driveway, apartment lot, workplace, repair shop, storage location, or family member’s home. You will be guided on title basics and what to remove from the vehicle before it goes. Arkansas Auto Bridge keeps the process straightforward so you can focus on the purpose of the gift: helping Heritage for the Blind turn vehicle value into support for blind and visually impaired people.
3
Your vehicle is sold to create charity proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is processed for sale. The vehicle’s condition, mileage, age, location, and market demand help determine the final sale price. Arkansas Auto Bridge does not promise a specific value or impact amount, because the actual proceeds depend on the sale. What matters most is the mission structure: 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Your unwanted vehicle becomes funding that supports real services, not just another item sitting unused.
4
Proceeds fund services for people with vision loss
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals understand and connect with government benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. These programs can be difficult to navigate, especially for people facing vision loss, disability, aging, or financial strain. Donors who want to learn more, or who know someone who may need help checking eligibility, can visit nhftb.org/finder for an assistance program finder.
5
You receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446, your vehicle donation may be tax-deductible if you itemize deductions. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deductible amount is generally the gross vehicle sale price, and donors receive IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep this form with your tax records and consult a qualified tax professional for advice about your personal filing situation. Arkansas Auto Bridge helps provide the documentation donors need after the vehicle sale is complete.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Free towing is available for donors throughout Arkansas, including major cities and nearby suburbs.
Vehicles selling for more than $500 generally receive IRS Form 1098-C.
Heritage helps connect eligible individuals with SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid.
Donors and families can check assistance program eligibility at nhftb.org/finder.
Frequently asked questions
How do my Arkansas car donation proceeds help people who are blind?
Your vehicle is picked up for free, sold, and 100-percent of the vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446. Heritage uses proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including help connecting individuals with public benefit programs. Those may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. Your donation turns an unused vehicle into funding for services that help people navigate daily needs and available assistance.
Is my donation through Arkansas Auto Bridge tax-deductible?
Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are generally tax-deductible for donors who itemize deductions. Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. 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. Keep your donation records and speak with a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Can Heritage for the Blind help someone check benefits eligibility?
Yes. Heritage for the Blind helps connect people who are blind or visually impaired with benefit and assistance programs that may be available to them. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. If you, a loved one, a neighbor, or someone in your Arkansas community wants to check possible eligibility, visit nhftb.org/finder. It is a helpful next step for learning what assistance programs may fit a person’s circumstances.
Do I have to live in Little Rock to donate a vehicle?
No. Free pickup is available across Arkansas, not just in Little Rock. Donors in places like Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fort Smith, Jonesboro, Conway, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, North Little Rock, and many nearby communities can donate. Pickup availability is arranged based on your vehicle location and local towing schedules. Arkansas Auto Bridge is designed to make giving convenient whether your vehicle is in a city driveway, suburban neighborhood, rural property, or repair shop.
More donation guides
If your vehicle is no longer serving you, it can still serve a powerful mission. Donate through Arkansas Auto Bridge and help fund Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. With free Arkansas pickup, 100-percent of vehicle proceeds going to Heritage, and tax documentation for qualifying donors, the process is practical, transparent, and meaningful. Start your donation today and turn a car you no longer need into support for blind and visually impaired Americans.