Claiming Tax Deductions

If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you are entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your donation to Volunteers of America. This list is offered as a guide in determining the value of your donation. New or expensive items may be valued at a higher amount and damaged materials may be lower. Volunteers of America is unable to value your donation for you.

Men's Clothing  

• Suits $15-40
• Jackets $6-20
• Slacks $3-11
• Shirts $2-6
• Outerwear $7-16
• Sweaters $2-8
• Accessories $2-8
• Shoes $2-10

Women's Clothing  

• Dresses $3-16
• Suits $5-15
• Skirts $2-8
• Blouses $2-8
• Sweaters $2-8
• Slacks $2-8
• Outerwear $7-35
• Intimate Apparel $2-10
• Handbags $2-4
• Accessories $2-8
• Shoes $2-10

Children's Clothing

• Dresses $1-3
• Pants $1-5
• Shirts $1-5
• Outerwear $3-8
• Sweaters $1-5
• Shoes $1-6 

Housewares  

• Cookware $2-10
• Tabletops $1-10
• Pictures $2-10
• Luggage $5-15

Sporting Goods

• Golf Clubs $2-25
• Bicycles $12-60
• Fishing Rods $5-25
• Skates $3-15
• Tennis Rackets $3-10

Appliances  

• Vacuum Cleaners $20-40
• Televisions $60-170
• Floor Lamps $5-30
• Table Lamps $2-20
• Stereo Systems $25-100
• Radios $5-20 

Thank you for supporting Volunteers of America. With your help, our programs enable people in our community to break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential.