Goodwill Donation Receipt for Taxes: Tax ID & Address

Yes, Goodwill gives donation receipts, but it never puts a dollar value on them. Ask for one at the drop-off door. The receipt usually records the date, the location and a brief description of what you gave; the fair market value is yours to assign and document. For any single contribution of $250 or more, the IRS also requires a written acknowledgment that names the Goodwill organization, describes the items, and says whether you received anything in return. The checklist below covers every threshold, followed by Goodwill’s tax ID (EIN) and the address to use for taxes.

Quick answers

• Receipt: yes. Goodwill describes the items and you assign the values. See what a valid receipt must include.
• Tax ID (EIN): there is no single Goodwill EIN, because each regional Goodwill has its own. Look yours up in the EIN table. Most donors never need one: Form 8283 Section A asks only for a name and address.
• Address: use your regional Goodwill’s name with the address on your receipt or of the drop-off center, never the national headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. You enter it on your return only with Form 8283 (non-cash deductions over $500), but keep it with your records for every donation. See which address to use.

Does Goodwill Give Tax Receipts for Donations?

Yes. A Goodwill receipt (sometimes called a Goodwill tax receipt or Goodwill Industries receipt) is your proof of donation. It typically includes the date, location, and a brief description of what you gave. The IRS requires this documentation to support your charitable deduction, especially for non-cash donations.

When you donate, always ask for a receipt at your local Goodwill donation center. Most locations provide a paper slip on the spot, while others may offer printable or digital forms through their website. The receipt will not show what your items are worth. That part is up to you, as the next section explains.

What a Valid Goodwill Receipt Must Include

The documentation the IRS expects scales with the size of the donation:

• Under $250 — keep the Goodwill receipt. Under IRS Publication 526 it should show Goodwill’s name and address, the date and location of the donation, and a reasonably detailed description of what you gave. Also keep your own record of each item’s condition, the fair market value you assigned it, and how you arrived at that figure. How and when you acquired each item and its cost or basis are needed for any item or group of similar items you claim above $500 (Form 8283), but keeping them from the start is good practice — see our charitable donation receipt requirements guide for the complete recordkeeping list.
• $250 or more for a single contribution (measured by the deduction you claim for it) — IRS Publication 526 requires a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the charity. “Contemporaneous” has a specific deadline: you must have it by the earlier of the date you file your return or the return’s due date including extensions — so filing late does not buy you extra time to collect it. It must name the organization, describe the donated property (the charity does not assign it a value), and say whether you received any goods or services in exchange — describing them and giving a good-faith estimate of their value if so, since that amount reduces your deduction. If it does not show the date, keep a receipt or your own dated record that does.
• Over $500 in total non-cash donations for the year — attach Form 8283 to your return.
• Any single clothing or household item not in good used condition or better, claimed above $500 — normally such an item is not deductible at all, but you can still claim it if you substantiate the value with a qualified appraisal and Form 8283 Section B, both attached to your return — even though the item is far below the $5,000 line. Because Section B is involved, that also means the charity must complete and sign the Donee Acknowledgment in Part V, which carries its EIN. This is the case most likely to catch a Goodwill donor: a worn sofa or an aging appliance can clear $500 on its own.
• Over $5,000 claimed for a single item or group of similar items (other than a vehicle deducted at its gross sale proceeds, which stays in Section A) — Form 8283 Section B, plus a qualified written appraisal and the charity’s signed Donee Acknowledgment.

Note what a Goodwill receipt does not do: it never assigns dollar values. The slip is typically blank for you to complete. Under IRS Publication 561, assigning a defensible fair market value — the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller for the item in its current used condition — is the donor’s responsibility, not the charity’s.

Goodwill’s Tax ID (EIN) — and When You Actually Need It

There is no single Goodwill tax ID number. Each regional Goodwill is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) with its own Employer Identification Number, so the correct EIN is the one belonging to the organization that runs the center you visited — not Goodwill Industries International, which is the membership association rather than the charity receiving your goods.

For most donors, you do not need it at all. On Form 8283, Section A — the section covering an item or group of similar items valued at $5,000 or less — identifies the charity only by the “Name and address of the donee organization.” There is no EIN column. The charity’s Employer Identification Number appears on Form 8283 only in Section B, Part V (Donee Acknowledgment), which the charity fills in and signs itself. Section B applies to any single item or group of similar items claimed at over $5,000 (a donated vehicle deducted at its gross sale proceeds goes in Section A instead) — and also, at any amount, to a single clothing or household item not in good used condition claimed above $500 (see the checklist above). In that second case you will need the charity to complete the acknowledgment, EIN included.

So the organization’s name and address are the fields that matter for the overwhelming majority of donations. Getting those right matters more than hunting for a tax ID.

Goodwill Tax ID Lookup: EINs for Large Regional Goodwills

These are the EINs the IRS lists for 25 large regional Goodwills, checked against the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search on October 18, 2026. Each organization serves an area well beyond its headquarters city, so match the organization named on your receipt, not just your city. If yours is not listed, the two-step lookup below takes about a minute.

Not the EIN to use: 53-0196517 belongs to Goodwill Industries International, the membership association in Rockville, Maryland. It shows up in many search results, but it is not the charity that received your goods. In some regions a separately incorporated affiliate runs the stores, so your receipt may name an organization that is not in this table. When the receipt names one, that is the organization to record.

How to find your local Goodwill’s EIN

If you do need it — for a large donation, or simply for your own records — there are two reliable sources:

1. The receipt or acknowledgment letter. Many regional Goodwills print their EIN directly on it.
2. The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Search the regional organization’s name plus your state — for example “Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin” rather than just “Goodwill.” The result returns the EIN and confirms the organization’s current 501(c)(3) status.

Donating to the Salvation Army as well? It is organized differently, with separately incorporated territories. See our Salvation Army donation receipt and tax ID guide.

Which Goodwill Address Should You Use for Taxes?

Use your regional Goodwill’s name together with either the address on your receipt or the street address of the donation center you used. Form 8283 Section A asks for the “name and address of the donee organization.” The donee is the regional Goodwill that took your items, which is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3), not Goodwill Industries International. Either address identifies that organization, and the drop-off address has the advantage of matching your receipt. The address not to use is the national headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, which belongs to Goodwill Industries International rather than the donee.

You enter it on your return only with Form 8283. Schedule A asks for totals, not charity names or addresses. The name and address go on Form 8283, which you attach when your non-cash deduction total for the year is over $500. If your tax software asks for the charity’s address anyway, use the same one. Either way, keep the organization’s name and address with your records for every donation, because Publication 526 expects your receipt or records to show them.

If your receipt lists only a city or a regional name, find the drop-off location’s street address in the Goodwill store locator or on the regional Goodwill’s website, and keep it with your tax documents.

How to Find Your Goodwill’s Tax ID and Address (Step by Step)

1. Find the organization name on your receipt. The receipt or acknowledgment letter usually names the regional organization, such as “Goodwill Industries of Central Texas,” not just “Goodwill.” That is the name to record.
2. Look up its EIN, if you need one. Check the receipt first, then the EIN table above, then the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Most donors need the EIN only for their own records.
3. Record the address. Use the address on the receipt or the street address of the donation center from the Goodwill store locator. Never use the Rockville, Maryland headquarters of Goodwill Industries International.
4. Keep it with your donation records. Store the receipt with the organization name and address, the date, and your itemized list showing the fair market value of each item. Our Goodwill donation value guide has the ranges.
5. Enter it on Form 8283 if your non-cash deductions top $500. On Section A, the only details about the charity are its name and address (there is no EIN column); the rest of the row describes the items, their condition, value and valuation method. The EIN appears on the form only in Section B, Part V, which the charity completes and signs.

The Challenge: Manual Tracking and Valuation

While a Goodwill tax receipt confirms your donation, it doesn’t include item values. Many donors lose track of what they gave or how much it was worth, leaving potential deductions on the table. Manually researching fair market values (FMV) and organizing receipts can quickly become frustrating.

Goodwill Donation Values by Category

Different items have very different fair market value ranges, and the IRS expects realistic, defensible values based on the resale market. For specific FMV tables and condition guidance by category, see:

• Clothing Donation Value Guide — shirts, pants, coats, shoes, and designer items
• Furniture Donation Value Guide — sofas, dressers, tables, plus pickup tips for big items
• Electronics Donation Value Guide — TVs, laptops, and phones, with data-wipe steps
• Appliances Donation Value Guide — small kitchen and large household appliances
• Toys & Baby Items Donation Value Guide — toys, games, strollers, and baby gear
• Books & Media Donation Value Guide — books, DVDs, CDs, and games

For the full overview, our Goodwill Donation Value Guide is the hub that ties all the categories together.

The Solution: DeductAble

DeductAble transforms the way you manage non-cash donations. Instead of juggling paper receipts and spreadsheets, you can:

• Scan or upload your Goodwill receipt directly into the app — no manual entry required.
• Or even better, take a quick photo of your donated items — AI identifies each item and matches it to a fair market value from our catalog that you review and approve.
• Automatically look up the correct Goodwill address for taxes or any other charity address within the app.
• Generate organized, IRS‑ready summaries of your donations at tax time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Goodwill give receipts for donations?

Yes. Goodwill donation centers give you a receipt when you drop off items. If the attendant does not offer one, ask for it. Most locations hand you a paper slip on the spot, and some regional Goodwills also offer printable or digital receipts on their websites. The receipt records the donation, but Goodwill does not fill in a dollar value, so assigning the fair market value of what you gave is your job. For a donation under $250, the receipt plus your own dated, itemized list supports the deduction. For a single contribution of $250 or more, that is not enough: you also need a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from Goodwill that describes the items and states whether you received any goods or services in exchange, and your own list cannot substitute for it.

What is Goodwill’s tax ID number for donations?

There is no single Goodwill tax ID number. Each regional Goodwill is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) with its own Employer Identification Number (EIN), so the correct tax ID is the one belonging to the local organization that operates the donation center you visited — not Goodwill Industries International, the membership association. If your receipt shows an EIN, that is the one to keep with your records. The table in this guide lists the IRS-registered EINs of 25 large regional Goodwills. The EIN 53-0196517, which often turns up in searches, belongs to Goodwill Industries International and is not the one to use.

What address do I put for Goodwill on my taxes?

Your regional Goodwill’s name plus either the address on your receipt or the street address of the donation center you used. Form 8283 Section A asks for the name and address of the donee organization, which is the regional Goodwill that received your items. Do not use the Rockville, Maryland headquarters of Goodwill Industries International: it is a membership association, not the charity that took your donation.

Do I need Goodwill’s address on my tax return?

Only if you file Form 8283, which you attach when your non-cash charitable deduction total for the year is over $500. Schedule A itself asks for totals, not charity names or addresses. On Form 8283 Section A you list each donee organization’s name and address, and there is no EIN column. If your tax software asks for the address anyway, use the same one. Keep the name and address with your donation records either way.

Do I need Goodwill’s EIN to claim my donation?

For most donors, no. Form 8283 Section A — the section that covers items or groups of similar items valued at $5,000 or less — identifies the charity only by the ‘Name and address of the donee organization.’ There is no EIN column. A charity’s EIN is entered on Form 8283 only in Section B, Part V (Donee Acknowledgment), which the charity completes and signs itself. Section B applies to any single item or group of similar items claimed at over $5,000 (a donated vehicle deducted at its gross sale proceeds goes in Section A instead) — and also, whatever the amount, to a single clothing or household item that is not in good used condition and is claimed above $500. If you are in that second case you will need the charity’s EIN, because the acknowledgment is part of Section B.

How do I find my local Goodwill’s EIN?

Check the donation receipt or written acknowledgment letter first — many regional Goodwills print their EIN on it. If it is not there, search the organization’s name and your state in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at irs.gov/teos, which returns the EIN and confirms current 501(c)(3) status. Use the regional entity’s name, such as ‘Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin,’ rather than searching for ‘Goodwill’ alone.

What does a valid Goodwill donation receipt need to include?

For any single contribution of $250 or more, IRS Publication 526 requires a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the charity. You must have it by the earlier of the date you file your return or the due date of that return, including extensions. It must name the organization, describe the donated property (the charity does not state its value), and say whether you received any goods or services in exchange. If you did, it must also describe them and give a good-faith estimate of their value — that amount reduces your deduction. The date is not itself a required element — if the acknowledgment does not show it, keep a receipt or your own dated record that does. For contributions under $250, keep the Goodwill receipt, showing Goodwill’s name and address, the date and location, and a description of the items, plus your own itemized list of what you gave and what it was worth.

Does Goodwill put dollar values on the receipt?

No. Goodwill receipts describe the donation but never assign values — the receipt is usually a blank slip you fill in yourself. Assigning a defensible fair market value is the donor’s responsibility under IRS Publication 561, which defines fair market value as the price a willing buyer would pay a willing seller for the item in its current used condition, not its original retail price.

Is Goodwill a 501(c)(3) organization?

Yes. Regional Goodwill organizations are qualified 501(c)(3) charities, so donations to them are deductible if you itemize and document them properly, subject to the usual AGI limits and, starting in 2026, a floor of 0.5% of AGI. Because each region is separately incorporated, you can confirm the specific organization’s current standing in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search at irs.gov/teos before you file.

Make Every Goodwill Donation Count

Goodwill is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, meaning your donations can be deducted if you itemize and document them properly. Starting in 2026, itemized charitable deductions count only above 0.5% of AGI; our guide to what changed for charitable deductions in 2026 explains the new rules. DeductAble keeps every Goodwill donation receipt organized and ready to use come tax season: AI identifies each item and matches it to a fair market value from our catalog that you review and approve.

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