Clean out your closets, basements and attics by donating to Goodwill. We are more than happy to take items you no longer want, need, or have room for off your hands. There are many ways to support Goodwill’s mission of assisting others. You can donate your gently used items at one of our many central Illinois Goodwill donation centers or make a financial contribution – both are tax deductible in most cases!

When you drop off your donations at Goodwill, you’ll receive a receipt from a donation attendant. Hang on to this receipt – at the end of the year, you can claim a tax deduction for clothing and household items that are in good condition. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service requires you to value your donation when filing your return. To get started, download our donation valuation guide, which features estimates for the most commonly donated items.

Attention Donors: We certainly appreciate your generous donations, but please understand our Donation Attendants are not allowed inside your vehicle or truck bed. For the safety of our Attendants and your vehicle large items, such as furniture, must be unloaded by the donor at the donation door. Email info@llgi.org to request your donation receipt via email (please check your spam or junk folder).

Dumping is illegal – violators will be prosecuted.

Goodwill accepts gently used items that are clean, safe, and resalable. Donations can be made at ALL of our retail stores. Below are some of the items that we can and cannot accept.

These lists are to be used as guidelines. There may be other items not listed that we can use in the stores or which must be turned down due to size, condition or suitability.

Please refer any questions about Goodwill’s donation policy to the store manager or call our Administrative Office at 217-789-0400.

Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries diverted more than 11.6 million pounds of material from local waste streams. With an 83% diversion rate, LLGI is reinforcing its position as a regional leader in the “circular economy”, a model focused on extending the life of goods through collecting, sorting, reselling in the retail location or outlet, to promote reuse first and then responsible recycling.

Along with this, LLGI has partnered with Dell Technologies to provide a free and convenient way to recycle used tech while helping people in our communities receive skills training and job opportunities.

Since 1938, Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries has served those in central Illinois with intellectual disabilities, those seeking employment and career development skills, and those identified as at-risk youth. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support our Mission Programs. These Mission Programs are accredited by CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). The benefit of this accreditation is that it signals to stakeholders (patients, funders, regulators) that a provider is committed to high-quality, person-centered care.

In addition, our recycling program diverts millions of pounds of salvage away from local landfills every year.

Please consider including Goodwill in your Estate Planning activities. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 also provides methods for contributing a portion of your IRA savings without tax penalty or early withdrawal fees. Discuss these options with your financial planner or accountant.

Donate by mail to: Land of Lincoln Goodwill, ATTN: Development, 1220 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Click below to make a secure credit/debit card donation, one-time or as a recurring gift.

Your generous donation directly supports our programs that support other in our community – career training, employment, mentoring, vocational volunteers and those with disabilities.

Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Because no goods or services were provided in exchange for your material goods, your donations may be tax-deductible. Federal law states that donated clothing and household goods must be in “good usable condition or better” in order to qualify for a tax deduction. IRS regulations prohibit charitable organizations from establishing or affirming the value of contributions, because every tax situation is unique please consult with your tax professional.