Donation Value Calculator
Estimate the fair market value of what you're donating to Goodwill, The Salvation Army, or any charity thrift store — for your records and your tax receipt. Ranges reflect published charity valuation guides for items in good used condition. Add your items, then print or copy the list.
Clothing
Shirt / top
$2–$12 each
Sweater
$5–$15 each
Pants / jeans
$4–$21 each
Dress
$6–$28 each
Suit (2-piece)
$15–$60 each
Coat / jacket
$10–$41 each
Shoes (pair)
$4–$25 each
Handbag / purse
$2–$20 each
Children's clothing item
$2–$10 each
Furniture
Sofa / couch
$35–$200 each
Upholstered chair
$25–$100 each
Dining / kitchen table
$35–$135 each
Dining chair
$5–$25 each
Coffee table
$15–$65 each
Dresser / chest
$20–$100 each
Bed frame
$35–$170 each
Bookshelf
$15–$70 each
Desk
$25–$140 each
Lamp
$5–$30 each
Kitchen & household
Dish set (service for 4+)
$10–$45 each
Pot or pan
$3–$12 each
Small appliance (toaster, blender…)
$4–$20 each
Microwave (working)
$10–$30 each
Vacuum (working)
$10–$40 each
Blanket / bedding set
$3–$15 each
Curtains (pair)
$5–$25 each
Picture / décor item
$2–$15 each
Media, toys & more
Hardcover book
$1–$3 each
Paperback book
$0.75–$2 each
DVD / CD
$1–$3 each
Video game
$2–$10 each
Board game (complete)
$2–$5 each
Toy
$1–$5 each
Bicycle
$12–$60 each
Flat-screen TV (working)
$20–$100 each
Laptop / computer (working)
$25–$150 each
Your donation estimate
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Donation value FAQs
How do I value items I donate to a thrift store?
You assign the fair market value yourself — what the item would sell for in a thrift store, not what you paid. Goodwill and The Salvation Army publish valuation guides with typical ranges; this calculator uses ranges in line with those guides for items in good used condition.
Do I need a receipt for donations?
Yes — get a receipt at every drop-off or pickup. For any single contribution of $250 or more, the IRS requires a written acknowledgment from the charity. Keep your own itemized list; the receipt is usually blank and you fill in what you gave.
What is the $500 rule?
If your total non-cash donations for the year exceed $500, you must file IRS Form 8283 with your tax return. Over $5,000 for a single item or group of similar items generally requires a qualified appraisal.
Can I deduct items in poor condition?
Generally no — the IRS requires donated clothing and household items to be in good used condition or better. If it would not sell on the thrift store floor, it should not be on your deduction list.
This tool provides estimates for convenience, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation. Ready to donate? Read the donation guide or find a donation-friendly store near you.