If you are donating a vehicle because you care about people who are blind or visually impaired, you deserve to know where the money goes. Tulsa Auto Bridge helps donors across the Tulsa Metro turn cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs into support for Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. This page explains how your vehicle proceeds help fund mission services, how free pickup works in Tulsa neighborhoods and nearby suburbs, and what tax paperwork you can expect after the vehicle is sold. Whether your car is in Midtown, Brookside, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Sand Springs, or Claremore, the process is designed to be simple, respectful, and mission-focused. Your donation can help connect people with practical resources, including benefit guidance, while giving you a tax-deductible charitable contribution if you itemize.
How the car donation process works
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You donate through Tulsa Auto Bridge
Start by telling Tulsa Auto Bridge about your vehicle and where it is located in the Tulsa Metro. You can donate a running or non-running car, truck, van, SUV, or other eligible vehicle. There is no need to fix it, clean it to showroom condition, or handle complicated paperwork alone. We collect the basic details, answer your questions, and confirm that the donation will support Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
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Free towing is scheduled around you
After your donation is accepted, a towing partner contacts you to arrange free pickup at a convenient time. Pickup is available throughout Tulsa and surrounding communities, including Downtown Tulsa, Cherry Street, Maple Ridge, South Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Sapulpa, and Sand Springs. The tow is free whether the vehicle starts or not. When the driver arrives, you will sign the required transfer documents and receive initial donation paperwork for your records.
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The vehicle is sold for charitable proceeds
Once the vehicle is picked up, it is moved through the appropriate sale process. The goal is to convert the vehicle into proceeds that can support Heritage for the Blind’s mission. You do not have to negotiate with buyers, place ads, meet strangers, or pay for towing. After sale, the gross sale amount helps determine your final tax documentation. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, donors generally receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross vehicle sale price.
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100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind
Tulsa Auto Bridge directs 100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds to Heritage for the Blind. Those proceeds help fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired, including guidance that can connect individuals with government benefit programs. Depending on the person’s circumstances, this may include help understanding or accessing SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and other support programs. Donors and community members can also check eligibility for assistance programs at nhftb.org/finder.
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You receive tax documentation after the sale
Because Heritage for the Blind is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446, your vehicle donation may be tax-deductible if you itemize deductions. For vehicles sold for more than $500, your deduction is generally based on the gross sale price reported on IRS Form 1098-C. Keep your receipt and tax documents with your records, and speak with a qualified tax professional about your specific situation. The process is built to give you both mission impact and clear documentation.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free vehicle pickup is available across Tulsa Metro neighborhoods and nearby suburbs.
100-percent of vehicle sale proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind.
Proceeds fund services for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Donors who itemize may claim a tax deduction for eligible charitable vehicle donations.
For vehicles over $500, IRS Form 1098-C reports the gross sale price.
Frequently asked questions
How does my Tulsa car donation help people who are blind or visually impaired?
Your donated vehicle is picked up for free, sold, and the vehicle sale proceeds support Heritage for the Blind’s services. Those services focus on helping people who are blind or visually impaired understand and connect with practical resources, including government benefit programs when eligible. Your donation turns an unwanted or unused vehicle in the Tulsa Metro into mission funding without requiring you to sell the car yourself.
What programs can Heritage for the Blind help people explore?
Heritage for the Blind helps connect individuals with assistance programs that may fit their circumstances, including SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related resources. Eligibility depends on each person’s income, household, disability status, location, and program rules. Donors, families, and community members who want to check potential eligibility can visit nhftb.org/finder as a starting point.
Is my donation through Tulsa Auto Bridge tax-deductible?
Donations to qualified 501(c)(3) charities are generally tax-deductible for donors who itemize deductions. Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, your deduction is generally the gross sale price shown on IRS Form 1098-C. Keep all receipts and consult a tax professional for advice based on your personal return.
Do I have to pay for towing or live inside Tulsa city limits?
No. Towing is free, and pickup is available throughout the Tulsa Metro, not just within Tulsa city limits. Donors commonly arrange pickup from homes, workplaces, repair shops, apartment communities, or storage locations in places like Broken Arrow, Owasso, Jenks, Bixby, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, and nearby areas. If you are unsure whether your location is covered, start the donation process and we will help confirm pickup options.
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When you donate through Tulsa Auto Bridge, your vehicle can become more than something taking up space in a driveway, garage, or repair lot. It can help fund Heritage for the Blind services for Americans who are blind or visually impaired, with 100-percent of vehicle proceeds going to the charity. You get free pickup in the Tulsa Metro, clear tax documentation, and the confidence of supporting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 58-2164446. Start your donation today and turn your car into real mission impact.