When you donate gently used goods, their value helps fund nonprofit operations. For tax purposes, you can estimate their "Fair Market Value" using guides from The Salvation Army or Goodwill . Item Category Estimated Value Range $2 (handbag) – $96 (suit) Men's Clothing $4 (shirt) – $45 (jacket) Children's Items $2 (pants) – $10 (snowsuit) Small Appliances $5 (coffee maker) – $60 (vacuum) Furniture $10 (end table) – $135 (kitchen set)
: Some organizations, like Bombas, donate one pair of specially designed socks for every pair purchased, addressing the #1 most requested item in homeless shelters. 👕 Value of Physical Items what your donation buys
Charities often use "gift catalogs" to show exactly what specific dollar amounts can provide. For example, a to a "Where Needed Most" fund can contribute toward World Renew essentials like beehives, bicycles, or water filters. When you donate gently used goods, their value