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Donate your VR headset

VR headsets can bring field trips and job training to people who can't travel. Factory reset it, send us the form, and ship once it's approved.

A Meta Quest 2 headset and two controllers on a table

Which VR headsets 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.

Meta Quest Valve Index PlayStation VR HTC Vive Pico Case by case

Controllers

Include them if you have them.

Your account

Remove the headset from your account.

Lenses

Cover them to prevent scratches.

A console too?

Game consoles have their own page.Donate a game console.

VR headsets we see often

Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, Valve Index, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, Pico, HP Reverb, Samsung Odyssey, Pimax, Varjo and Apple Vision Pro, and many more.

Not on the list? It is here to help you find your headset, 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 strap, so enter yours on the form even if you don't see it here.

What to know about donating a VR headset

Where VR headsets end up

VR lets students tour places they can't visit, practice skills in training programs and gives seniors new experiences at libraries and community centers.

Meta Quest, Valve Index, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR and others are reviewed.

What we look at during review

Tell us the model, the controllers and accessories, and the condition of the lenses and strap.

Remove the headset from your account first so it can be set up by someone else.

Your account

For a Meta Quest, remove it from the Meta Horizon app, then factory reset. Other headsets have similar steps in their companion apps.

Value and your tax receipt

If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your VR headset, 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

Condition
What to put on the form
What usually happens
Works well
Model, age and a few photos
Usually refurbished and placed with a new owner
Works with problems
What's wrong, plus a photo of any damage
Often repaired, or used for parts to fix another device
Doesn't power on
What happened and what you've tried
Reviewed case by case; may be used for parts or responsibly recycled

Every donation is reviewed case by case. We can't promise acceptance before review.

Before you ship: remove accounts and reset

Headsets are linked to your account and store your settings. A reset lets the next person set it up.

  1. 1

    Remove from your account

    Unpair the headset in the maker's phone app or account page.

  2. 2

    Factory reset

    Use the headset's settings or button combination to restore factory settings.

  3. 3

    Protect the lenses

    Cover the lenses with a soft cloth.

  4. 4

    Pack controllers

    Remove batteries from controllers and pack them together.

Done? Check before you box it

  • Removed from your account
  • Factory reset
  • Lenses covered
  • Controllers packed, batteries out

Packing and shipping your VR headset

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 or a padded case. Keep the lenses out of direct contact with anything hard.

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.

Packing and shipping checklist
A senior trying a donated VR headset at a library

Where your VR headset goes

Donated headsets go to schools, libraries and training programs using VR for learning.

Where your computer goes

A note on taxes

If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your VR headset: 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.

This is general information, not tax advice. Read the tax guide

VR headset donation questions

Yes, case by case. Include the cable or link box.

Tell us about your VR headset

Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.

Please don't ship anything yet. We review every form and send the shipping address to donors we can accept.
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