How the car donation process works
Start with a mission-driven vehicle donation
When you donate through Sunflower Autos in Kansas, your vehicle becomes more than an unused car in the driveway. After you share basic information about the vehicle and location, the donation is directed to benefit Heritage for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446. The goal is straightforward: turn a car you no longer need into funding for services that support blind and visually impaired Americans. You do not need to repair, advertise, or negotiate a sale yourself.
Schedule free pickup anywhere in Kansas
Sunflower Autos helps arrange free towing at a time that works for you. Pickup is available across Kansas, including neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS, such as Rosedale, Strawberry Hill, Piper, and Argentine, as well as nearby areas like Overland Park, Shawnee, Lenexa, and Olathe. Service is also available in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and many rural communities. The tow provider will confirm details, pick up the vehicle, and provide the initial donation paperwork for your records.
Your vehicle is sold to create charitable proceeds
After pickup, the vehicle is typically sold through an appropriate resale or auction process. The gross sale price becomes the basis for your tax documentation when the vehicle sells for more than $500. Most importantly for mission-minded donors, 100-percent of the vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind. That means the value generated by your Kansas vehicle donation is directed to the charity named in your donation paperwork, not split among multiple charities or redirected to an unrelated cause.
Proceeds fund services for blind and visually impaired people
Heritage for the Blind uses vehicle donation proceeds to support services for people who are blind or visually impaired. This includes helping connect individuals with government benefits and assistance programs that may improve daily stability, health access, housing support, and utility affordability. Programs may include SSI, SSDI, LIHEAP, Section 8, Medicare Extra Help, Medicaid, and related resources. Donors who want to check whether they or someone they know may qualify for assistance can visit nhftb.org/finder.
Receive 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. For vehicles that sell for more than $500, the deduction generally equals the gross vehicle sale price and is reported on IRS Form 1098-C. You should keep your pickup receipt and final tax document with your records. Sunflower Autos encourages donors to speak with a tax professional about personal tax questions, especially if you have unique filing circumstances.
Key facts about car donation
Heritage for the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 58-2164446.
Free towing is available for Kansas donors in cities, suburbs, and many rural communities.
100-percent of vehicle proceeds go to Heritage for the Blind after your donated vehicle is sold.
Proceeds support services for blind and visually impaired people, including connections to public assistance programs.
For vehicles sold over $500, donors receive IRS Form 1098-C showing the gross sale price.
Donors can check possible benefit eligibility anytime at nhftb.org/finder.