Donate Equipment
Have gear you’re no longer using? Your donated equipment helps us expand our programs and get more people outdoors.
Give Equipment, Change Lives
Donations of equipment help us expand our programs and provide greater access to outdoor experiences for those we serve. Whether it’s a fishing rod you’ve retired, a set of life vests, or adaptive gear that’s no longer in use, your donation can make a meaningful difference.
All donated items are tax-deductible, and every piece of equipment we receive helps us reduce costs and put more resources toward getting people outdoors.
How Equipment Donations Work
What We Accept
We currently accept donations of the following items, provided they are in safe and functional condition:
- Fishing equipment
- Life vests (personal flotation devices)
- Adaptive equipment related to outdoor or fishing activities
All donated items are subject to review and acceptance by the organization.
How Donations Are Received
Local Drop-Off
Donations may be dropped off at an approved local location. A donation receipt will be provided at the time of drop-off for tax reporting purposes.
Ship Your Donation
Donations may also be shipped directly to our organization. Please note that all shipping costs are the responsibility of the donor. Upon receipt and verification of the donated items, a donation acknowledgment form will be sent for tax reporting purposes.
How Donated Items Are Used
Items donated in good, usable condition will be utilized to support the organization’s mission in one or more of the following ways:
- Used directly in nonprofit programs and outdoor activities
- Provided to participants who benefit from adaptive or specialized equipment
- Sold at a reasonable cost to generate funding that supports the organization’s programs, services, and outreach efforts
Receipts & Tax Information
Receipts will be provided for all accepted donations. Donors are responsible for determining the value of donated items for tax purposes. Our organization does not assign monetary values to non-cash donations. The Rods for Wheels Organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Ready to Donate Equipment?
If you have equipment you’d like to donate or have questions about what we accept, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out and we’ll help coordinate the details.
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Other Ways to Help
Fund Equipment
Contribute financially toward the purchase of specific adaptive equipment our organization needs to serve our participants.
Become a Sponsor
Businesses and organizations can partner with us through our tiered sponsorship program to gain community visibility while supporting our mission.