Donate Stuff
Donating to Goodwill is fast, easy and convenient. Even better, when you donate to Goodwill, your donation helps someone find a job, strengthens your community and preserves the planet. We accept donations at each of our stores across Kentucky, and your donations are tax deductible.
Donate Stuff
Donating to Goodwill is fast, easy and convenient. Even better, when you donate to Goodwill, your donation helps someone find a job, strengthens your community and preserves the planet. We accept donations at each of our stores across Kentucky, and your donations are tax deductible.
Due to current circumstances, we are unable to offer truck pick-ups for donations.
Tax Deduction Info
If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you are entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your donations to Goodwill.
If you donate financially to Goodwill, keep a copy of the acknowledgment letter from Goodwill for tax purposes.
Market values are based on items in good condition and may vary from one region to another. Consult a local tax advisor who is familiar with market values in your region and keep the donation receipt(s) that is available at the time of your donation.
As a convenience to our donors, we have identified the following tax guides available from the Internal Revenue Service and other organizations that may assist you in valuing your donations for tax purposes. Goodwill endorses neither accuracy nor appropriateness of the valuations listed. Please consult with your tax advisor for actual deductibility of your donation.
Determining the Fair Value of Property: Defines “fair market value” and helps donors and appraisers determine the value of property given to qualified organizations (Publication 561).
Noncash Charitable Contributions: Applies to deduction claims totaling more than $500 for all contributed items (Form 8283).
Charitable Contributions: Explains which organizations are qualified to receive deductible charitable contributions, the types of contributions you can deduct, how much you can deduct, what records to keep and how to report charitable contributions (Publication 526).
Donate a vehicle
Donating a vehicle helps a local family and contributes to our mission of putting Kentuckians behind the wheel so they can get to work!
- Free Tow
- Tax Advantage
Donate your time
Calling all volunteers! Do you have skills and talents to share with the public, our program participants or our employees who face challenges in achieving long-term success on the job? We have needs for the following:
- Professional mentors:
- Legal counseling
- Financial literacy
- Homeownership
- Spiritual guidance
- Speakers Bureau representatives
- Tutors
- Mock interviewers
- Social media ambassadors/bloggers
Interested? Please review our volunteer application form or email communications@goodwillky.org. To complete court-ordered community service requirements, please call or visit your local Goodwill store and speak with the manager on duty.
Make a gift
You might be thinking, “Why does Goodwill need my money? Don’t they sell things in their stores?” While selling donated items is a primary way Goodwill funds mission-related services, financial gifts are equally important. Your gift is tax-deductible and we appreciate every penny.
Tax Deduction Info
If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you are entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your donations to Goodwill.
If you donate financially to Goodwill, keep a copy of the acknowledgment letter from Goodwill for tax purposes.
Market values are based on items in good condition and may vary from one region to another. Consult a local tax advisor who is familiar with market values in your region and keep the donation receipt(s) that is available at the time of your donation.
As a convenience to our donors, we have identified the following tax guides available from the Internal Revenue Service and other organizations that may assist you in valuing your donations for tax purposes. Goodwill endorses neither accuracy nor appropriateness of the valuations listed. Please consult with your tax advisor for actual deductibility of your donation.
Determining the Fair Value of Property: Defines “fair market value” and helps donors and appraisers determine the value of property given to qualified organizations (Publication 561).
Noncash Charitable Contributions: Applies to deduction claims totaling more than $500 for all contributed items (Form 8283).
Charitable Contributions: Explains which organizations are qualified to receive deductible charitable contributions, the types of contributions you can deduct, how much you can deduct, what records to keep and how to report charitable contributions (Publication 526).
Can I schedule a pick-up?
Goodwill does not have a pick-up service, but we offer convenient drive-thru donation centers at 66 locations across Kentucky. Without the significant expense of a pick-up service, Goodwill is able to fund more career-path programming for people with disabilities or other challenges.
In 2019, we assisted 3,496 job seekers with preparation services and awarded Work Ready Certificates to 3,261 individuals through Goodwill Works. Individuals placed in full-time jobs earned an average of $11.70 per hour.
What types of donations does Goodwill accept?
Goodwill accepts new or gently-used clothing, household items, décor, jewelry, accessories, books, movies, music, furniture, dishes, cookware, toys and much more.
How do I value my donations for tax purposes?
You are responsible for determining the fair market value of your donations to report on your taxes. The IRS provides guidelines for estimating your donation’s value.