Salvation Army Valuation Guide

Use the Salvation Army valuation guide to determine what your donation is worth.

Use a valuation guide for your donation!

When figuring out your donation estimates for your yearly taxes, you may want to use the valuation guide provided by the Salvation Army as a way to determine the value of your donation. Low and high values are given for the most commonly donated items. Most donations are tax-deductible and are able to be reported on your tax return. In the case of the Salvation Army, various donations are assigned specific values depending on the quality and condition of each item. A receipt can be obtained for your donation. You can get a receipt when dropping off your item at or if you schedule a pick up of your donation, a receipt can be obtained from the driver.

Donations are sold at Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Salvation Army Family Stores throughout the United States. The money raised helps fund the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation program.

If you have clothing to give as a donation, use the following Salvation Army valuation guide. For example, children’s clothing has the following range of values:

• Blouse: $2 - $8
• Coat: $4.50-$20
• Jeans: $3.50-$12
• Shoes: $2.50-$8.75
• Sweater: $2.50-$8
• Snowsuit: $4-$19
• Socks: $.50-$1.50

For men’s clothing items, use the following values as guidelines for your donation.

• Jacket: $7.50-$25
• Shirt: $2.50-$12
• Shoes: $3.50-$25
• Shorts: $3.50-$10
• Slacks: $5-$12
• Suit:$15-$60
• Sweater: $2.50-$12
• Tuxedo: $10-$60

Women’s clothing has the following valuation guidelines:

• Bras: $1-$3
• Blouse: $2.50-$12
• Coat: $10-$40
• Dress: $4-$20
• Handbag: $2-$20
• Hat: $1-$8
• Jacket: $4-$12
• Shoes: $2-$25
• Skirt: $3-8
• Slacks: $3.50-$12
• Suit: $6-$25
• Sweater: $3.75-$15

If you are donating household items, use the following valuation guidelines:

• Bakeware: $1-$3
• Quilt or Bedspread: $3-$24
• Blanket: $3-$15
• Chair - $15-$35
• Coffeemaker: $4-$15
• Window coverings: $1.50-$12
• Floor Lamp: $6-$50
• Blender: $5-$20
• Painting: $5-$200
• Cup: $.50-$1.50
• Sheets: $2-$8
• Towels: $.50-$4

There is a range of values set by the Salvation Army for furniture donations. Use the following values as a guide for your next furniture donation:

• Bed: $35-$170
• Upholstered Chair: $25-$100
• Coffee Table: $15-$65
• Desk: $25-$140
• Kitchen Set: $35-$170
• Mattress: $12.50-$75
• Sofa: $35-$200

Appliances have values set by the Salvation Army. Some common appliances and their value ranges are as follows:

• Air Conditioner:$20-$90
• Dryer: $45-$90
• Electric Stove:$75-$150
• Gas Stove:$50-$125
• Heater:$7.50-$22
• Microwave:$10-$50
• Refrigerator:$75-$250
• T.V.:$75-$225
• Washing Machine:$40-$150

The Salvation Army accepts vehicle donations. To find out if your vehicle will be accepted and what the regulations are regarding donating a vehicle, call 800-SA-TRUCK. The tax-deductible amount is in accordance with IRS rules. Vehicle donations are used to help rehabilitate people through the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers.

There are certain items that are simply classified as a miscellaneous donation. Some common items and their values are as follows:

• Bicycle: $5-$80
• Board Game: $1-$3
• VCR: $8-$15
• Ice Skates: $3-$15
• Mower: $25-$100
• Golf clubs: $2-$25
• Luggage: $5-$50

Be sure that when you donate any item, it is in the best possible condition. All appliances, electronics and equipment should be in working condition and any article of clothing should be clean and free from rips. For items in great condition, use the higher value. For those items not in the best condition, use the lower values.

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