In-Kind Donations

We are currently in need of the following NEW or LIKE-NEW items to be delivered to a Charleston, South Carolina donation drop off location, at a scheduled donation event, or shipped to us directly, with prior notice.

• Automobile* –  we need an SUV, van, or pickup truck with a tow hitch, but any late-model vehicle will be accepted (title needed) – See details below
• Boat* – must be in good condition (title needed) – See details below
• Pontoon boat w/trailer at least 20 feet – would be modified to transport trash back to the boat ramp (title needed)
• Boat trailer (title needed)
• Enclosed trailer (title needed) – must be in good condition
• Commercial-grade land video camera
• Wet Suits – all sizes
• Miniature underwater video camera
• Use of, or title to, a beach house within a one-hour drive of Charleston, South Carolina for a minimum of one year
• Coaster/beach bicycles
• Jet ski with trailer (title needed) – must be in good condition
• Inflatable launch boats (with motor and title)
• Kayaks and associated equipment like paddles
• Laptop computers and carrying bags, backpacks (less than 3 years old)
• Life jackets
• Rain gear (new only)
• Saltwater fishing equipment
• Long-handled nets
• Scuba equipment
• Snorkeling equipment
• Silent auction items – trips, weekend stays, and new items with retail values over $500.00 each.
• Stand-up paddleboards with leashes
• Surfboard cases
• Surfboards with leashes
• Wrench and socket sets (complete only)
• Cordless tools and batteries
• Gas cards

Drop-off locations:

Currently, we do not have a dedicated facility for dropping off In-Kind donations. Please contact Rudy Socha or Whit Jones to arrange a meeting time and place. Thank you again for your generosity.

* Auto and Boat donation information copied and pasted from IRS.gov.

If the qualified organization makes a significant intervening use of or material improvement to the vehicle before transferring it, you generally can deduct the vehicle’s fair market value at the time of the contribution. But if the vehicle’s fair market value was more than your cost or other basis, you may have to reduce the fair market value to get the deductible amount.

Cars, boats, and airplanes. If you contribute a car, boat, or airplane to a charitable organization, you must determine its fair market value. Certain commercial firms and trade organizations publish used car pricing guides, commonly called “blue books,” containing complete dealer sale prices or dealer average prices for recent model years. The guides may be published monthly or seasonally and for different regions of the country. These guides also provide estimates for adjusting for unusual equipment, unusual mileage, and physical conditions. The prices are not “official” and these publications are not considered an appraisal of any specific donated property. But they do provide clues for making an appraisal and suggest relative prices for comparison with current sales and offerings in your area. You can also find used pricing information on the Internet.

Form 1098-C. You must attach to your return Copy B of Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes, (or other statement containing the same information as Form 1098-C) you received from the organization. The Form 1098-C (or other statement) will show the gross proceeds from the sale of the vehicle.

If you e-file your return, you must:

• Attach Copy B of Form 1098-C to Form 8453 and mail the forms to the IRS, or
• Include Copy B of Form 1098-C as a .pdf attachment if your software program allows it.

If you do not attach Form 1098-C (or other statement), you cannot deduct your contribution. You must get Form 1098-C (or other statement) within 30 days of the sale of the vehicle. But if exception 1 or 2 (described later) applies, you must get Form 1098-C (or other statement) within 30 days of your donation.

Wounded Nature-Working Veterans
P.O. Box 20363
Charleston, SC 20363

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

IN-KIND donations must meet the standard charitable organization rules as outlined by the Federal Accounting Standards Board which include:

Current standards of the FASB require that contributed services be recognized and recorded. The following criteria must be met: (1) The donation must be useful. (2) If a service is provided, the service creates or enhances a non-financial asset, and the services require specialized skills and are provided by individuals with those skills.

Providing IN-KIND services and materials requires review as to usefulness. Only signed donation forms are acceptable as an acknowledgment of in-kind donations.

Important information regarding the IN-KIND DONATION FORM:

1. Provide detailed information related to the description of the item being donated for your tax records.
2. The Estimated Fair Market Value must be determined by the donor. WoundedNature.org cannot place a fair market value amount or interpret the value of any non-financial donations.
3. Donations must be considered usable to be accepted.
4. Donations that cannot be accepted or fall outside the standard guidelines for acceptance will be rejected.

**The information on our Web site is not intended as financial or legal advice. Please consult your qualified advisers as you consider philanthropic gifts.