How Your Business Can Donate To Goodwill
It’s easy for businesses to donate items or become a philanthropic partner to Goodwill. Discover the convenient corporate donation process and how to become a corporate partner.
Donate Overstock Or Used Items And Help Your Community
We make it easy for businesses to donate items to Goodwill. Whether it's to declutter a closing store or office, empower your staff to give, boost employee morale, or enjoy tax benefits, it’s easy to make a positive impact in your community.
Convenient Corporate Donation Pickup
We offer donated goods pickup services to corporate partners every weekday, excluding holidays. Pickups are typically scheduled at least one week in advance, Monday - Friday. Please note that due to logistic constraints, we're not able to pick up in residential areas, including home-based businesses.
Once we collect your donated items, you'll receive a donation receipt and an acknowledgment of delivery. Note: we do not assign a value to your donation. However, we offer assistance and follow-up for IRS Form 8283 to ensure your tax benefits are realized without a hitch.
Items We Accept
We welcome a variety of items from our corporate in-kind donation partners, including:
- Apparel
- Home goods
- Large overstock
- Office supplies
- Personal care items
- Sporting goods
We do not accept office furniture or items with a shelf life or expiration date.
Let's start a conversation about how we can make it easy for your business to donate.
Join Our In-Kind Partners
Our current corporate in-kind donation partners include Hospitology in Chicago, Dollar General, Aurora Healthcare, The Container Store and several storage companies. By joining these organizations, you'll drive positive change in your community and reinforce your commitment to sustainability.
Host A Donation Event
Want to get your employees actively involved in corporate in-kind giving? We'd be delighted to help you set up and host a donation event at your company. It's a fantastic way to boost team spirit while helping your community.
Customize Your Charitable Giving Strategy
Your corporate social commitment should be as unique as your business. Our fund development team can help your organization build a customized charitable giving strategy that can include any combination of sponsorships, grants, in-kind donations and more.
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