How the car donation process works
Start your Wisconsin donation with Badger Auto Aid
Begin by sharing basic information about your car, truck, van, SUV, motorcycle, or other accepted vehicle. You do not need to understand charity tax rules before you call or submit your donation request. Badger Auto Aid helps Wisconsin donors move from good intention to real action with clear guidance and no pressure. Whether your vehicle is parked in a Milwaukee driveway, a Madison garage, a Green Bay lot, or a rural property outside La Crosse, the goal is simple: make donating convenient while directing proceeds to Heritage for the Blind, EIN 58-2164446.
Schedule free towing anywhere we can reach in Wisconsin
After your donation is accepted, pickup is scheduled at a time that works for you. Towing is free, so you do not have to pay to move an unwanted vehicle from neighborhoods like Bay View, Shorewood, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, De Pere, Menomonee Falls, or West Allis. A licensed tow provider typically collects the vehicle and gives you pickup documentation. Donors often choose this route because it removes the hassle of private selling, repairs, advertising, and meeting strangers, while still turning the vehicle into mission support for blind and visually impaired Americans.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
Once picked up, your vehicle is prepared for sale through the appropriate resale channel. The final selling price depends on factors such as condition, mileage, age, market demand, and whether the vehicle runs. Badger Auto Aid does not invent impact numbers or promise a sale price before the vehicle is sold. What matters for mission-minded donors is that 100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind, a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. That means your unused car can become direct financial support for programs serving people who are blind or visually impaired.
Proceeds help fund services and benefit connections
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping individuals connect with government assistance programs that may improve stability, health access, housing support, and utility affordability. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, and Medicaid. If you or someone you know wants to check potential eligibility for assistance programs, visit nhftb.org/finder. Your donated Wisconsin vehicle helps Heritage for the Blind continue this kind of practical, human-centered support.
Receive tax documentation after the vehicle sale
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 IRS Form 1098-C is issued for your records. If it sells for $500 or less, different IRS rules may apply. Badger Auto Aid encourages donors to keep all receipts and speak with a qualified tax professional about their personal situation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, EIN 58-2164446.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Free towing is available for accepted vehicle donations throughout Wisconsin.
Vehicles selling over $500 generally receive IRS Form 1098-C documentation.
Donors who itemize may deduct qualifying gifts to 501(c)(3) charities.
Benefit eligibility information is available through Heritage at nhftb.org/finder.