Which monitors we consider
We review every donation case by case. Tell us what you have on the form, add a photo or two, and our team will let you know.
No CRT monitors
We can't accept older tube monitors.
Cables and stand
Include them if you have them.
Dead pixels
Mention them on the form.
Monitor brands we see often
Dell, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, ASUS, Acer, BenQ, ViewSonic, AOC, MSI, Philips, Gigabyte, Alienware, Apple Studio Display, Apple Pro Display XDR, Eizo, NEC and Sceptre, and many more.
Not on the list? It is here to help you find your monitor, not to limit what we consider. We review every make and model, listed or not, including small builders and brands that are no longer around. What matters is condition, never the name on the bezel, so enter yours on the form even if you don't see it here.
What to know about donating a monitor
Where monitors end up
A second screen helps a nonprofit office work faster, and a monitor turns a donated laptop into a full desk setup for a student. Flat panel LCD and LED monitors are welcome.
We do not accept CRT monitors, the deep, heavy tube style.
What we look at during review
Tell us the brand, model, size and the connections on the back (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C). Photos of the screen powered on help us check for lines or dead spots.
Stands and power cords are helpful if you have them.
Nothing to wipe
Monitors don't store your files, so there is nothing to reset. Clean the screen gently with a dry microfiber cloth.
Value and your tax receipt
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your monitor, which is what the same model in similar condition sells for used today. You determine the value; we can't appraise it. Giving Center sends a written acknowledgment describing what you donated.
Starting with the 2026 tax year, itemizers can deduct only giving above 0.5% of adjusted gross income, and items you deduct at more than $500 need Form 8283. Our tax guide covers the details. Ask your tax preparer what applies to you.
Condition: what we can use
Every donation is reviewed case by case. We can't promise acceptance before review.
Before you ship: check it and protect the screen
Monitors don't hold personal data, so the main job is making sure it arrives without a cracked panel.
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Check it works
Note any lines, dead pixels or flicker on the form.
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Remove the stand
Detach the stand if it comes off, and pack it separately.
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Protect the panel
Cover the screen with a soft cloth and a firm sheet of cardboard.
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Gather the cable
Include one video cable and the power cable if you have them.
Done? Check before you box it
- Condition noted on the form
- Stand removed and wrapped
- Screen covered and protected
- Cables included if available
Packing and shipping your monitor
Please send the form first and wait for our reply. We'll send the shipping address and instructions once we've reviewed it. We can only take items we've approved, so please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
Wait for our OK. We send the address and instructions after we review your form.
Pack it well. Use the original box if you have it. Otherwise pad heavily and keep the panel upright, not flat.
Label what's inside with a note listing each item, so we can match it to your form.
Ship with tracking. Donors ship at their own cost. Shipping is sometimes reimbursed; ask when we review your donation.
Where your monitor goes
Donated monitors go to schools, offices and nonprofits, and pair with refurbished desktops for families.
Where your computer goesA note on taxes
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your monitor: what a willing buyer would pay for it as it is today. You decide the value, and your tax preparer can tell you what applies to you. We don't appraise items and can't promise a deduction.
Monitor donation questions
We aren't able to accept them. Your local electronics recycler can take CRTs.
Yes, case by case. Add photos to the form.
No. Monitors don't store personal files.
Only bulk donations are picked up. Single monitors are shipped after approval.
Tell us about it on the form. We review each item case by case.
Yes. Note it on the form.
Tell us about your monitor
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.