How to Donate Foil Paper

Foil paper is often used to create gift-wrapping.

Foil paper is used to make art work, wrap gifts and is applied to a variety of craft projects. If you find yourself with an overabundance of foil paper, you can donate it to an organization that could find a use for it. In addition, you may be able to write the donation off on your taxes. The foil paper needs to be in good condition to be useful for projects.

Instructions

1. Contact local schools in your area to find out if they take arts and crafts donations.

2. Call local organizations that work with children such as Boys and Girls Club of America. Ask if they need a donation of foil paper.

3. Ask friends, family and acquaintances if they know of any organizations who take arts and crafts donations. There may be a local craft shop in your area that could use foil paper for projects. If not, Goodwill takes almost any kind of donation and could probably use your paper.

4. Drop off the foil paper at the organization of your choosing.

5. Itemize the foil paper to write it off as a charitable donation. Keep any receipts as proof of how much it cost to purchase it.

References

• Soft Expressions: FAQs About Foiling
• Charity Navigator: Guide to Donating Noncash Items
• Smart Money: The Tax Perks of Charitable Giving: Bill Bischoff: Jan. 2011

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish