In-kind donation matching
Your surplus is someone’s supply.
Surplus for Good connects people and businesses with usable goods to the local nonprofits that need them. List what you have, or post what you need — we help you match.
Surplus · listed
Need · matched
How it works
One board, two sides.
Donors give what they no longer need. Nonprofits ask for what they do. Here’s the path from each direction.
For donors
You have surplus
- 1 List your surplus. Snap a photo, pick a category, set your location. Takes about two minutes.
- 2 Get a request. A verified nonprofit asks for your item. You choose who receives it.
- 3 Hand it off. We share contact details so you can arrange pickup or drop-off. Done.
For nonprofits
You have a need
- 1 Get verified. Register with your EIN and 501(c)(3) letter. Approval usually takes a day or two.
- 2 Post what you need. Describe the items and who they’ll help — or browse surplus already listed.
- 3 Claim your match. Request an item, connect with the donor, and put it to work.
On the board
See how surplus meets need.
Every match starts as two separate listings and ends as one handoff.
Illustrative examples — real listings appear on the browse pages.
What moves through the board
If a nonprofit can use it, we’ll help it find a home.
Why it matters
Usable goods shouldn’t go to waste while nonprofits go without.
Every day, businesses retire equipment that still works and households part with furniture that still has years left — while the nonprofits down the street stretch tight budgets to buy those very things. Surplus for Good closes that gap, one local match at a time.
Good questions
Before you post.
Is it really free?
Yes. Surplus for Good is a nonprofit, and listing, browsing, and matching are free for everyone. We only handle in-kind goods — never cash.
Who can receive donated items?
Verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits. We check every organization’s EIN and determination letter before they can post needs or request items, so donors know their goods are going to a legitimate cause.
What about tax receipts?
The receiving nonprofit issues the in-kind acknowledgment letter for your donation. We give you a match summary with the item, date, and organization to make that easy. This isn’t tax advice — check with your accountant on how to value a gift.
Who handles pickup and delivery?
You and your match arrange it directly once you’re connected. Most handoffs are local, so a short drive or a scheduled pickup is usually all it takes.