Peppers Ranch is honored to receive non-cash in-kind donations to support the foster families and children at Peppers Ranch.

Donations can be dropped off at the Peppers Ranch Corporate Office during normal working hours Monday – Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm.

Pick up of donated goods is available. If you would like to request pick-up simply fill out this form and tell us about the donation you plan on giving. You will be contacted by an employee of Peppers Ranch who will discuss the donation and coordinate pick-up of your item(s)!

Thank you for your ongoing support and giving to Peppers Ranch Foster Care and Adoptive Community!

Tax Donation Information

If you donate during regular Peppers Ranch office hours, our office staff will be happy to assist you with your tangible donation and offer you a donation receipt to keep for your tax records. Federal law provides that clothing and household goods must be in “good used condition or better” for tax deductions. According to the IRS, it is the donor’s responsibility to fill out the receipt and assess the donation’s value.

Remember:

• All donations to Peppers Ranch are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

• Our office staff will sign an In-Kind Donation Receipt/Tax Record and give you the original and will keep the carbon copy for Peppers Ranch records.

• You are responsible for placing a value on your donation.

In-Kind Donation Receipt/Tax Record

Most donations to Peppers Ranch are tax-deductible, but you must maintain a record of contributed items for your tax report. Before leaving your in-kind donation with a Peppers Ranch staff member please be sure to obtain a receipt of this gift for your tax records. Peppers Ranch will not issue a second record of your donation so it is important to maintain a copy of your original receipt.

For more information, read IRS Publication 526 for an explanation of the types of contributions you can deduct, how much you can deduct, what records to keep, and how to report charitable contributions.

How much are my items worth?

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires donors to value their items.

Determining the Value of Donated Property (IRS Pub 561) 

IRS Publication 561 defines “fair market value” and helps donors and appraisers determine the value of property given to qualified organizations. It also explains what kind of information you must have to support the charitable contribution deduction you claim on your return.

Documents Required for IRS

Property worth $500 or less: You must justify the deduction with the receipt provided by Peppers Ranch. The receipt should include the donor’s name, address, date, and a list of items donated.

Property worth more than $500, but not more than $5,000: In addition to the receipt provided by Peppers Ranch, you are required to complete IRS Form 8283, “Non-Cash Charitable Contribution.” This form will contain written records of how the property was acquired, and your cost basis if the property was held less than 12 months. Also, if you are claiming an item worth $500 or more, you must have the item appraised, and save the certificate of appraisal with the receipt in your tax records. Appraisals should be done before items are donated and payment of the appraisal is the responsibility of the donor.

A single item valued at $5,000 or more, or several similar items donated in a single year whose value totals $5,000 or more: This donation must be appraised before the donation is made, and the appraisal must be obtained by the donor. Peppers Ranch does not perform appraisals on any donations.

Resource Room Needs

Diapering

• Wipes

• Diapers (newborn and up)

• Pull-ups (all sizes)

• Disposable diaper bags

• Diaper cream

Clothing

• New or almost new clothing for all seasons (newborn, toddler, grade school, and adult sizes)

• New or almost new shoes/sandals/boots (newborn, toddler, grade school, and adult sizes)

• Underwear (toddler to adult sizes)

• Undergarments (new bras for all sizes)

• Pajamas (newborn, toddler, grade school, and adult sizes)

• Socks (newborn, toddler, grade school, and adult sizes)

• Towels, washcloths, and hooded towels

• Belts (toddler to adult sizes)

• Hangers (toddler to adult sizes)

• Mittens/winter gloves (toddler to adult)

• Hats and beanies (toddler to adult)

• Dress up wear for toddlers

Feeding

• Bottles

• Bottle brushes

• Formula

• Milk storage bags

• Pacifiers

• Sippy Cups

• Bibs

• Burping cloths

• Swaddles

• Sleepsacks

• Nightlights

Hygiene

• Toothbrushes & toothpaste

• Body wash and bars of soap

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Lotion

• Deodorant

• Facial wash

• Feminine hygiene products (tampons, sanitary pads, feminine wash)

• Brushes, combs, blow dryers, and hair products/ hair accessories

• Digital Thermometer

• Bulb nasal aspirator

• First aid tools

Linens

• New Blankets (all sizes)

• New Quilts (all sizes)

• New sheets (crib, twin, twin extra-large, full, and queen)

• Comforters (twin, twin extra-large, full, and queen)

• Laundry baskets

Equipment

• White noise machine

• Video baby monitor with 2 receivers

• New rear-facing infant car seat with head support padding

• New front-facing car seats

• New Booster seats

• Strollers

Sports 

• New or gently used Athletic shoes (Toddler to adult sizes)

• New or gently used Athletic wear (Toddler to adult sizes)

• Baseball/ football gloves

Travel 

• Sleeping bag (toddler to adult sizes)

• Luggage (toddler to adult size luggage)

• Backpacks

Play

• New toys – infant through teen

• Devotional bibles for toddler through teen

• Gift cards for older children/teens

• Footballs, soccer balls, baseballs

*Gift cards for Target, Walmart, or other stores are very helpful (Any value $10 and up is accepted)