Donation Q & A Good questions about donating to Goodwill.
What items can I donate?
Clothing, shoes, books, computers, electronics, cooking accessories, furniture, jewelry, musical instruments, sporting equipment, pictures, art, tools and toys, linens and housewares. Goodwill is unable to use auto parts, building materials, hazardous materials or tires. See our list of what you can donate.
Do you pick up donations? We do not pick up donations, but we do offer 38 convenient donation centers throughout the Phoenix area. Find a donation center near you.
Do I get a tax-deductible receipt for my donations? Yes, whenever you donate to Goodwill you will receive a receipt acknowledging the date that Goodwill received your donation. The receipt also includes a valuable coupon for 20% off your next purchase of $10 or more. See our list of estimated donation values to see what your donation is worth.
How do I determine the value of my donation for tax purposes? Good question. Check out our list of estimated donation values for more information. We update this list regularly in accordance with federal tax law.
How does Goodwill use my donations? Since 1947, Goodwill of Central Arizona has provided services in the community to "Put people to work!" Our primary fundraising comes from the resale of donated items through Goodwill retail stores. We use that money to fund programs to help people improve their lives and the lives of their families, through the dignity of gainful employment.
What happens to the donations Goodwill can't use or sell?
Goodwill accepts all donations. We use a 5-point quality inspection process to determine whether or not the donated good is appropriate for resale in our stores or whether it should be sent through our clearance outlet and then our recycling / salvage system. Goodwill's resale and recycling efforts keep over 120 million pounds of items out of landfills every year. We were one of Arizona's first recyclers. Good for the community, good for the Earth. Thank you for your generous donations.
Michael Attson, a recent Goodwill program participant, obtained his GED and plans to achieve economic independence. Read more>>
