Goodwill S.E. WI - Financial Contributions/Volunteer for Goodwill

Ways to Contribute

There are a variety of ways in which you can contribute to support the programs and services provided by Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. We have listed below several ways to make a financial contribution. Whichever method works best with your personal situation, the professionals at Goodwill will assist you in making an appropriate and satisfying gift. Thank you for thinking of Goodwill.

Cash

Cash gifts may be check, money orders, credit cards (MasterCard or Visa), or automatic account withdrawal using our Partners Of Hope donation form. A letter of receipt and acknowledgement will be sent to you for your files.

Gifts of Stock/Securities

Donate gifts of stock/securities by having your broker transfer them to Goodwill. You, the donor, will receive a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities at the time the gift is made if they’ve been held for more than 12 months.

NEW FOR 2009 - Partners Of Hope

We invite you to sign up for our new Partners of Hope monthly giving program, just click here. Partners of Hope is safe, secure, and offers you flexible options for giving - making it the ideal way to support Goodwill programs and services.

Individual Retirement Accounts

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 includes a provision that allows taxpayers to donate to qualified charitable organizations, including Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The distributions are tax-free, and enable donors to avoid the penalty on early withdrawals.

Donors are allowed to contribute up to $100,000 per year from their IRAs, and must be age 70½ or older.

The provision applies to gifts completed up until December 31, 2009. A charitable donation from your IRA can satisfy a donor's required minimum distribution, without having to report it as income. Since the distribution will not be included in taxable income, donors won't be able to claim a tax deduction for the contribution. Gifts to fund annuities and other planned gifts are not allowed.

Matching Gifts

Your employer may have a program that will match your gift to your favorite charity. Often time this matched gift is equal to the amount you donate. Inquire if your company has a matching gift program.

Planned Giving
Make Goodwill part of your legacy

Planned gifts are usually the result of an estate plan, where current or anticipated future assets are designated or donated to Goodwill. Planned giving has many aspects that can provide you with a tax deduction, income to construct a solid financial future for you and your heirs, as well as provide a charitable donation to Goodwill. Planned gifts should always be designed with your financial or legal advisor.

A bequest is the simplest and most common form of planned gift. It refers to a gift or legacy left through a will - typically personal property or assets. Click here for sample language you can use to make a bequest to Goodwill.

Retail Donations

Donations of items like children's clothing, shirts, blouses, jeans, coats, blankets, various houshold items, including small kitchen appliances and glassware is always in demand at Goodwill Store & Donation Centers. And when you donate to Goodwill that enables us to provide job training and other support services for people with disibilities or disadvantages.

Donate Your Gift of Time

There are many volunteer opportunities available at Goodiwll that directly supports our mission. If you have an hour a month or more to share, please consider Goodwill. Click here for more information

For More Information

We recommend that you consult a tax professional if you are contemplating any kind of gift with tax consequences. Please feel free to call Cathy Girard at 414-358-4050 or email catherine.girard@goodwillsew.com with any questions.

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