Donation FAQs
Can I include Goodwill in my will?
Yes. Goodwill accepts bequests, gifts of real estate or personal property or being named as a life insurance beneficiary. For more information on including Goodwill in your will, click
here.
How do I make a cash donation to Goodwill?
You may make a gift online
here, or mail a check or money order payable to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii to:
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc.
2610 Kilihau Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
What happened to the donations Goodwill can’t use or sell?
Goodwill makes every effort to sell donated merchandise we receive at affordable prices in our retail stores. Merchandise that doesn’t sell in our stores is sent to the Goodwill Surplus Store, which offers “last stop” merchandise at low prices. Items that we cannot sell are processed through our recycling/salvage system. Goodwill’s resale efforts keep more than 6.1 million pounds of items out of our landfills every year.
Goodwill is the original recycler…saving the earth one donation at a time.
Will you pick up my donations?
Goodwill does not have a home pickup service. Check our
list of conveniently located donation centers to find a location 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.
Please check out the
IRS guidelines for Charitable Contributions and
Determining the Value of Donated Property.
Does Goodwill accept car or boat donation?
Goodwill partners with Kokua in Kind to receive car or boat donations. You can reach Kokua in Kind by calling (808) 834-6603. Please let them know you would like to designate the proceeds of your donation to Goodwill Industries of Hawaii.
How do I know if Goodwill cannot use something?
Some items cost more to transport, repair or refurbish than they can be sold for in our stores. Other items are not recyclable, contain hazardous materials or present potential liability issues. For these reasons, Goodwill cannot use the following types of items: any item recalled by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission, hazardous materials, auto parts (including tires), baby furniture and other baby-related items, beds and mattress, major appliances, firearms and weapons, and computers (including computer accessories). Click
here for a complete list of acceptable items.
What items can I donate?
In general, we accept items that are clean and in saleable condition. As a guideline, think of it as something you would give to a friend.
Some of the items Goodwill needs most include clothing, accessories, shoes and boots, kitchen and household items, linens, books, collectibles and small appliances and electronic equipment. There are exceptions regarding certain items. Click
here for a complete list of acceptable items.
What happens to my donations?
Donations to Goodwill are re-sold in our retail stores. Revenues from our stores fund our programs that help people with disadvantages find jobs and reach their full potential.
