In-Kind Giving

Legal Services depends on generous donations from private citizens and businesses to continue their good work. Not all the contributions that keep us running, however, are cold, hard cash. "In-kind giving" refers to contributions of goods and services that are of value to a nonprofit organization. Businesses do it, corporations do it, and so do individual donors.

Your in-kind gift allows monies to assist and expand services to meet the needs in our community, such as: survivors of domestic violence in long-term personal safety; senior citizens who are targeted by home improvement/predatory lending scams; the sick and disabled who are in need of healthcare and housing; and families on the verge of homelessness.

In-kind contributors have emphasized the satisfaction they received from passing useful items they no longer needed on to us. Not only were they helping a good cause they were recycling as well.

Please place an accurate value on your donation. Keep a record of what you give—document with photographs if possible. Let us know the value of your in-kind donation, as we need that information for grants, etc. Such record keeping is for your benefit as well as LSNF's, especially if you intend on writing off your donation. IRS Publication 561 explains how to determine the fair market value of your donation. If you're thinking about donating a vehicle, keep an eye out for possible new legislation that may tighten valuation regulations.

Don't assume your donation is tax deductible. Not every in-kind donation is tax-deductible. Donated services, although often welcomed by organizations, generally cannot be written off. IRS Publication 526 outlines what types of donations can be deducted and how to claim a deduction.

In-kind giving is not a substitute for writing checks—we also rely on the flexibility of unrestricted cash donations—but it is effective and creative way of supporting Legal Services. 

IN-KIND WISH LIST 

Office Supplies/Equipment

Office Furniture

Computer Projector

General Office Supplies

Paper for Copier

Laptop Computers

Easels

Kitchen Supplies

Cleaning Products

Paper Towels

Misc. Items

Giveaways for Fund Raising/Event Auctions

Gift Baskets

Time Share Weeks or Weekends

Resort Stays

Cruises

Artwork

Photography

Spa/Message/Beauty Salon/Nail Gift Certificates

Restaurant/Movie/Theatre Gift Certificates

Automobiles/Boats/Trucks/Trailers/Tractors/Motor Bikes

New Sports Gear Men/Women/Children

Web Design

New Electronic Equipment

Antiques

Amusement Park Passes

New Lawn Equipment/Slightly Used Furniture

Airline Passes                                     

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