Corporate Donors
Why Donate to WIN Warehouse
More Money, Less Problems
Enjoy up to double the tax write off while also eliminating storage and disposal costs.
Move that Stuff
Your tax-deductible inventory donations are transferred to, housed and distributed from WIN’s Warehouse.
Everybody Loves A Do-Gooder
Your excess inventory becomes tools to fuel non-profit causes around the world.
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Your Goods Do Great Things
Learn more about how your leftover inventory makes a big impact at WIN Warehouse
"Scotch Plains Baptist Church’s membership with WIN warehouse has allowed us to replace our non-functioning wet-dry vacuum, and we have also purchased two commercial upright vacuums in addition to several other everyday necessities.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention how much of a joy it is to deal with Tony and his protégée Jessica. I dare say they both go above and beyond in their dealings with their customers. They both treat you like family. WIN is indeed something special."
Micheal Jackson, Scotch Plains Baptist Church
"WIN Warehouse has been our number one go-to resource when procuring essentials for keeping our ministry and community support efforts going. I've always been able to find those things necessary for building upkeep and cleanliness, project demands, community outreach, as well as tools, furniture and furnishings. Every visit to their product catalog results in a needed item with a handling fee which is a fraction of retail cost. Bread of Life Church (BoL) and Life's Bread Community Services Ministry (LBCSM) look forward to a long lasting continuous relationship with WIN Warehouse."
David Battle, Bread of Life
"We use tuckpointing as a means to mentor city youth from 12-18 years of age. I couldn't imagine starting without checking WIN's inventory first. You have been not only a vendor but a part of the work we have committed to. You have saved us thousands of dollars which we are able to reach a larger number of kids. You genuinely care about the companies and ministries that you serve. I am glad you are part of our team."
Lester Badenoch, Harambee Youth Training
"WIN has been an exceptional partner in helping provide supplies needed to complete our projects and fulfill our mission. Countless times they have gone above and beyond to help us in a timely and professional manner. Their team is so friendly and such a blessing to work with, and they will continue to be the first place we call to find the tools and supplies we need."
Dave Kuntz, R3 Development
"WIN Warehouse is my favorite new place. I wish I would have connected with them years ago when Refab was founded. The handling fees are more than reasonable, and the people there are a pleasure to work with. Not only are we now saving tons of money on everything from toiletries to hand tools to material handling equipment, we find items that significantly expand our operational capacity for a fraction of the cost of new–items that we could only dream of buying, like a refrigerant recovery machine or a beveling tool for preparing welds."
Eric Schwarz, Refab
WIN is more than a warehouse or a provider of goods. We are, in fact, a provider for Good. We are a dedicated community committed to helping nonprofit organizations realize their boundless potential. We connect organizations with the goods they need, with the goods that enable them to further their impact, to do more good.
WIN has been facilitating impact by connecting donated inventory with worthy non-profit organizations since 1991. Throughout our history, we have built many sound, structural relationships. We know that successful organizations and influential individuals are great because they are driven by purpose, not just profit. They build meaningful relationships, not just assets, accounts, and portfolios. And they thrive by surrounding themselves with kindred spirits who help drive them, deliver them and empower them to be awesome.
WIN does not charge to process or accept any donation. The process is 100% free. If you are interested in donating merchandise, feel free to fill out this form, or email donor@winwarehouse.org. Once we receive your donation request, we will contact you to verify your information and let you know if we can accept your donation.
To keep our program costs low so we can maximize our impact on other non-profits, we ask the donor to take responsibility for the tax-deductible cost of delivering the donation to the WIN warehouse centrally located in St. Louis, Missouri.
There are certain types of items from which we shy away. An example would be hazardous items which require special disposal like CRT monitors.
Keep in mind that the entire purpose of accepting your donation is to get those items into the hands of non-profits who need them. With this in mind, WIN was founded upon the principal that we will “take it all, or not at all,” meaning that we do not cherry-pick items out of your donation. We will tell you up front whether or not we can accept your generous donation.
Because there are so many charities that focus entirely on food distribution, we shy away from distributing perishable items. We do, however, partner with food charities to find meaningful uses for your food donation. We will advise you up front on the best potential outlets for your donation.
“Excess inventory for impact in our world.” How cool is that? And it’s not just an external battle cry or positioning statement; it’s an inspirational, aspirational reminder that every day is another opportunity to “do good.”
Donations from companies like yours, and from leaders like you, make a significant impact on charities all over our nation, and the world, and to the people and communities they serve. We know that successful organizations and influential individuals are great because they are driven by purpose, not just profit.
We love, love, love to share impact stories from our fellow non-profit partners. We would be more than happy to work with you and your team to communicate how your goods enable good.
To learn more on why donating can have the largest benefit for you and your corporation, visit our Inventory Donation Tax Benefit page.
The IRS defines Fair Market Value as the price that would have been received had the taxpayer sold the contributed property in its traditional market. FMV may be tricky as the price may have changed due to factors such as obsolescence or decrease in demand. We recommend that you contract with an appraiser experienced in asset donation to offer you indemnity. We can refer such an appraiser for asset valuation upon request.
WIN takes great care and invests significant resources to see that donated inventory gets in the hands of qualified organizations to make a maximum impact of good in our world.
That process starts from the time that we take possession of your donated inventory. We sort, catalog, and store donated stock every day. From there, WIN makes that inventory available to our non-profit members. Qualified non-profit members, serving the ill, needy, or infants, can order items from our online product catalog, or pick items up from our St. Louis showroom.
The short answer to that question is — anywhere there is a need. WIN partners with non-profit members with connections all over the globe to get donated inventory quickly to the places where it can do the most good.
Under the IRS regulations, only C Corporations can directly receive the enhanced deduction (the amount above the cost) for donations of excess inventory. However, there are situations whereby S Corporation shareholders can obtain these same substantial tax benefits. We recommend you discuss these options with your CPA. If you are looking for a CPA referral, we would be happy to help point you in the right direction.
For your convenience, below are links to third parties, including the IRS with additional information. As tax laws change, and as your situation may be unique, we advise consulting a tax attorney before making your donation.
CharitableContributions
Determining the Value of Donated Property
26 U.S. Code § 170 — Charitable contributions and gifts
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