To schedule a donation pick-up, please see the guidelines and options for scheduling below. If you would like to donate items, please see below for items that we do and do not accept. We partner with many agencies and faith-based organizations in the Central Florida area who refer their families to us to receive items, such as clothing, shoes, household items, school supplies, furniture, new bedding, infant items, and more. Proceeds from the sales help support the programs for families we serve. If we have a family in crisis, we can provide them with everything to make their situation bearable, and if they are homeless, once we are able to help them attain housing, we can provide them with basic needs. Our customers come to our store to find amazing bargains and in the process, support our ministry. Our store is blessed with many quality donations from the community. The Thrift Shop must keep one copy on file and return the other copy to the donor.The HOPE Chest – Thrift Store/Boutique enables us to meet the needs of the community in many ways. The Thrift Shop will complete Part IV of Section B of both 8283 forms. The donor is required to submit two copies of the appraisal summary, IRS Form 8283, Section B to The Thrift Shop along with the donated property. This is strictly a requirement of the donor.Īny single item worth more than $5000, requires an independent appraisal. The donor is not required to submit this form to the Thrift Shop, nor should the Thrift Shop staff sign or complete this form unless the donor's total claimed charitable deductions are more than $5,000. On this, you have to identify and value the items - noting approximately when you bought them,, and approximately how much you paid for them. If you report donations worth more than $500, you have to fill out IRS form 8283. When you make your donation(s), please request your receipt before leaving the Shop. If the donated merchandise is worth less than $500, you simply list the amount on your 1040's Schedule A and substantiate your deduction with a receipt from the Thrift Shop. This receipt must include the date and a general description of the property. The Thrift Shop staff will provide a receipt that meets the IRS written substantiation requirements for donations. Determining the fair market value of a gift of property remains the responsibility of the donor. The Thrift Shop cannot place a value on the goods even if requested by the donor to do so. When a taxpayer donates property and claims a charitable deduction, he or she must prove that the donation was made, and establish how much the donated property was worth at the time of contribution. This section provides general information about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations governing income tax deductions for gifts of property to charitable organizations such as the Hope House Foundation Thrift Shop. Window blinds = Variation in speciality sizes make them hard to sell. Consumer Product Safety Commission website for safety recalls. Toys = Safety Issues and recalls w e do however sell a few large toys after checking with the U.S. Tires = Costs to Thrift Shop to have them hauled away. Pianos/Organs = Too large and heavy to handle. Metal desks = Too big and heavy for staff to handle no demand. Household Paints/Chemicals = Safety issues & disposal issues. Gas grills = Safety issues cannot test and gas cylinder may leak. + against Health Dptm regulations.Ĭonsole TV's = Outdated not compatible with today's equipment.Įncyclopedias = Outdated materials no demand.Įxercise Equipment = No demand, too large. Appliances (large) = Freon hazard too expensive to repair or remove.īatteries -Auto/Household = Disposal issues.Ĭarpeting/padding = Not manageable not able to be displayed in the Shop.ĭamaged or heavily stained upholstered furniture and mattresses
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