User Locations DONATE STUFF Previous Next YOUR DONATIONS HELP SOMEONE FIND A JOB, STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNITY AND PRESERVE THE PLANET. When you donate your new and gently used items, local Goodwill organizations sell them in stores or on shopgoodwill.com and use the revenue generated to provide valuable employment training and job placement services for people in your community. Looking for the nearest Goodwill? Use our locator to find the nearest career center (for help finding a job), retail store, donation site, or outlet store (which sells items in bulk) operated by our network of 156 independent, community-based Goodwills. Find a Donation Center Next to You! THE DONATION PROCESS Ready to donate? Just follow these three steps. A WORD OF WARNING REGARDING DONATION BINS Generally, we recommend donating at donation centers staffed by attendants. In many cases, the items collected in bins often support for-profit groups, rather than aiding nonprofit, charitable organizations. To help you make informed donation decisions, we offer the following handy guide. TAXES AND YOUR DONATIONS In December 2017, the United States Congress passed a new tax bill into law. While the new law did not affect returns for businesses or individuals for the 2017 tax year, it does change a number of tax provisions for 2018. Primarily, the new tax law practically doubles the standard tax deduction for most filers, which will make it a more attractive option to more Americans. The law does not change the fact that donors continue to be responsible for valuing their donations and that they may be able to deduct the value of those donations if they choose to itemize on their taxes. For any advice regarding the preparation of your taxes, please consult a reputable tax advisor. Donating to local Goodwill organizations has, and continues to be, a way for people to help others in their community. Goodwill uses the revenue from donated items to create employment placement and job training to contribute to our mission. More than 101 million people in the U.S. and Canada donate to Goodwill, knowing their clothing and household goods will be put to good use. When you drop off your donations at Goodwill, you’ll receive a receipt from a donation attendant. Hang on to this receipt. At the end of the year, if you itemize deductions on your taxes, you can claim a tax deduction for clothing and household items that are in good condition. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service requires you to value your donation when filing your return. To get started, download our donation valuation guide, which features estimates for the most commonly donated items. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FAQs Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Accessibility Policy Site Map GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. 15810 Indianola Drive Rockville, Md 20855 Help Center GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT REGISTERED IN THE US UNDER EIN: 53-0196517 “Goodwill” is a Registered Trademark of Goodwill Industries International, Inc. © 2009-2021 Goodwill International. All rights reserved