Donation Guidelines

Your donations help fund trauma focused programs and services for Idaho’s most vulnerable youth. To make donating easy and efficient, we have outlined what items we can accept and what items we are unable to take at this time. Reviewing this list helps ensure your donation can be put to immediate use and make the greatest possible impact.

Idaho Youth Ranch Stores and Donation Centers can Accept a variety of items, including: 

What We Accept

Appliances
Books, Music and Movies
Clothing and Accessories
Electronics
Furniture
Household Items and Decor
Toys and Games
Outdoors and Sporting Goods

What We are Unable to Accept

Specific Infant and Child Items
Mattresses and Large Bedding
Major Appliances
Electronics and E Waste
Building and Construction Materials
Hazardous and Restricted Materials
Automotive and Industrial Items
Where to DonateWhy Donate to the Idaho Youth Ranch

Tax Benefits and Write-Offs

Your donation may be eligible for a federal and state tax deduction PLUS an additional Idaho state tax credit for 50% of the donated item's value up to $250.

• For more details, download IRS Publication 526 Charitable Contributions
• And learn more at State of Idaho Tax Commission