Why Donate?

Why should you donate?
The Stoic Relief Foundation wants to build a Family Recreation Center in Highlands County. Statistics show that they tend to help lower crime rates by encouraging people to get involved in the community they live in. This Recreation Center will focus on higher levels of education and encouraging families to grow and serve their community. It will provide activities for those involved to become part of a better system for education and ultimately a better life for all. According to Neighbor Scout, an online publication, an overall lower education showed an increase of crime in most counties across Florida. According to CLRSearch.com, the Florida crime index is higher than the United States average crime Index. We believe we can improve Florida by setting up a Recreation Center locally that will give people a chance for better guidance for life making skills. We believe investing in people is investing in our future.
The Stoic Relief Foundation is not trying to change the world as a whole, but merely trying to solve some local problems and help where we can and to make life better for all that live here. In order for us to do this we need your help.

Tax Donation Information/Donation Receipt/Tax Record Form
Most donations to Stoic Relief Foundation are tax deductible, but you must maintain a record of contributed items for your tax report. This is called donation receipt & if you donate to Stoic Relief Foundation, you will get 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.
Before you mail your donation to Stoic Relief Foundation please remember to insert your donation receipt in the box or in the plastic invoice container, so a Stoic Relief Foundation representative can sign your donation receipt & mail it back to you.

Please Click Here for your donation receipt

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

For more information, Here is a video the IRS made about  Deductible Charitable Contributions

How much is my stuff worth?
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires donors to value their items. To help guide you, Stoic Relief Foundation has compiled a suggested list with price ranges for items commonly donated. Assume the following items are in good condition, and remember—prices are only estimated values.

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 Stoic Relief Foundation. 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 Stoic Relief Foundation, you are required to complete IRSForm 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. Stoic Relief Foundation does not perform appraisals on any donations.

Valuation Guide for Stoic Relief Foundation Donations
Your continued support makes our good work possible. Your donations are resold two raise money for stoic relief foundation programs or are re-donated/given to something worthwhile (example #1) a library closes and donates all their books to us and there is a local school that is in need of books we would give that school the books donated to us by the library to them. (example #2) let’s say that there was a natural disaster and a lot of people were left homeless and all of their stuff was destroyed and we have a lot of donated clothing on hand we would find a way to get that stuff to them.
The Value Guide below will assist you in determining the tax-deductible value of any items you are donating to The Stoic Relief Foundation. You will see that the table includes low and high estimates of value. Please choose a value within this range that is in keeping with your item's relative age and quality. If you have questions, contact us and we will assist you.

Appliances
Low
High
Air Conditioner
$20.00
$90.00
Dryer
$45.00
$90.00
Electric Stove
$75.00
$150.00
Gas Stove
$50.00
$125.00
Heater
$7.50
$22.00
Microwave
$10.00
$50.00
Refrigerator (working)
$75.00
$250.00
T.V. (color, working)
$75.00
$225.00
Washing Machine
$40.00
$150.00

Automobiles
For information on our vehicle donation program, call 1-863-214-4094 Your donation will result in a tax deduction in accordance with IRS rules.

Children's Clothing
Low
High

Blouse
$2.00
$8.00

Boots
$3.00
$20.00

Coat
$4.50
$20.00

Dress
$3.50
$12.00

Jacket
$3.00
$25.00

Jeans
$3.50
$12.00

Pants
$2.50
$12.00

Shirt
$2.00
$6.00

Shoes
$2.50
$8.75

Skirt
$1.50
$6.00

Slacks
$2.00
$8.00

Snowsuit
$4.00
$19.00

Socks
$0.50
$1.50

Sweater
$2.50
$8.00

Underwear
$1.00
$3.50


Furniture
Low
High
Bed (full, queen, king)
$50.00
$170.00
Bed (single)
$35.00
$100.00
Bedroom Set (complete)
$250.00
$1000.00
Carriage
$5.00
$100.00
Chair (upholstered)
$25.00
$100.00
Chest
$25.00
$95.00
China Cabinet
$85.00
$300.00
Clothes Closet
$15.00
$50.00
Coffee Table
$15.00
$65.00
Crib (w/mattress)
$25.00
$100.00
Desk
$25.00
$140.00
Dining Room Set (complete)
$150.00
$900.00
Dresser w/Mirror
$20.00
$100.00
End Table
$10.00
$50.00
Folding Bed
$20.00
$60.00
Hi Riser
$35.00
$75.00
High Chair
$10.00
$50.00
Kitchen Cabinet
$25.00
$75.00
Kitchen Chair
$2.50
$10.00
Kitchen Set
$35.00
$170.00
Mattress (double)
$12.50
$75.00
Mattress (single)
$15.00
$35.00
Playpen
$3.75
$30.00
Rugs
$20.00
$90.00
Secretary
$50.00
$140.00
Sleeper Sofa (with mattress)
$85.00
$300.00
Sofa
$35.00
$200.00
Trunk
$5.00
$70.00
Wardrobe
$20.00
$100.00

Household Goods
Low
High
Bakeware
$1.00
$3.00
Bedspread/Quilt
$3.00
$24.00
Blanket
$3.00
$15.00
Chair/Sofa Cover
$15.00
$35.00
Coffeemaker
$4.00
$15.00
Curtains
$1.50
$12.00
Drapes
$6.50
$40.00
Fireplace Set
$20.00
$80.00
Floor Lamp
$6.00
$50.00
Glass/Cup
$0.50
$1.50
Griddle
$4.00
$12.00
Kitchen Utensils
$0.50
$1.50
Lamp
$5.00
$75.00
Mixer/Blender
$5.00
$20.00
Picture/Painting
$5.00
$200.00
Pillow
$2.00
$8.00
Plate
$0.50
$3.00
Pot/Pan
$1.00
$3.00
Sheets
$2.00
$8.00
Throw Rug
$1.50
$12.00
Towels
$0.50
$4.00

Men's Clothing
Low
High
Jacket
$7.50
$25.00
Overcoat
$15.00
$60.00
Pajamas
$2.00
$8.00
Raincoat
$5.00
$20.00
Shirt
$2.50
$12.00
Shoes
$3.50
$25.00
Shorts
$3.50
$10.00
Slacks
$5.00
$12.00
Suit
$15.00
$60.00
Sweater
$2.50
$12.00
Swim Trunks
$2.50
$8.00
Tuxedo
$10.00
$60.00
Undershirt
$1.00
$3.00
Undershorts
$1.00
$3.00

Miscellaneous
Low
High
Answering Machine
$10.00
$30.00
Bicycle
$5.00
$80.00
Board Game
$1.00
$3.00
Book (paperback)
$0.75
$1.50
Book (hardback)
$1.00
$3.00
CD
$2.00
$5.00
Computer Monitor
$5.00
$50.00
Computer Printer
$5.00
$150.00
Computer System
$100.00
$400.00
Copier
$40.00
$200.00
DVD
$2.00
$5.00
DVD Player/VCR
$8.00
$15.00
Edger
$5.00
$25.00
Golf Clubs
$2.00
$25.00
Ice Skates
$3.00
$15.00
Luggage
$5.00
$15.00
Mower
$25.00
$100.00
Mower (riding)
$100.00
$300.00
Radio
$7.50
$50.00
Roller Blades
$3.00
$15.00
Sewing Machine
$15.00
$85.00
Stereo
$15.00
$75.00
Stuffed Animal
$0.50
$1.00
Tennis Racket
$2.00
$5.00
Typewriter
$5.00
$25.00
Umbrella
$2.00
$6.00
Vacuum Cleaner
$15.00
$65.00

Women's Clothing
Low
High
Bathing Suit
$4.00
$12.00
Bathrobe
$2.50
$12.00
Blouse
$2.50
$12.00
Boots
$2.00
$5.00
Bra
$1.00
$3.00
Coat
$10.00
$40.00
Dress
$4.00
$20.00
Evening Dress
$10.00
$60.00
Foundation Garment
$3.00
$8.00
Fur Coat
$25.00
$400.00
Fur Hat
$7.00
$15.00
Handbag
$2.00
$20.00
Hat
$1.00
$8.00
Jacket
$4.00
$12.00
Nightgown
$4.00
$12.00
Pants Suit
$6.50
$25.00
Shoes
$2.00
$25.00
Skirt
$3.00
$8.00
Slacks
$3.50
$12.00
Slip
$1.00
$6.00
Socks
$0.50
$1.25
Suit
$6.00
$25.00
Sweater
$3.75
$15.00






All appliances, electronics and equipment assumed to be working, and all clothing and furniture in good condition.
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