What to expect
Release devices first
Deprovision Chromebooks and remove iPads from your MDM.
Bulk pickup
Available in all states.
Data certificate
Available on request.
Students first
Devices often go to students and families.
How school donations work
Where school surplus goes
Chromebooks, laptops and lab desktops that a district retires can go to students at home, families, other schools and community programs.
Bulk pickup is available in all states, so a full cart or a closet of devices can be handled in one trip.
Before pickup
Deprovision Chromebooks in the Google Admin console and remove devices from your mobile device management, such as Intune or Jamf. Enrolled devices can't be set up by anyone else.
Send a list with models and quantities, and tell us about access at the school.
Student data
We wipe every device with Acronis before reuse. Schools can request a certificate of data destruction for their records.
Receipts and the tax side
Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides a written acknowledgment listing the equipment received. For equipment your business depreciated, the deduction is generally limited to its remaining tax basis, so fully depreciated equipment may deduct little or nothing.
Starting with the 2026 tax year, C corporations can deduct charitable gifts only above 1% of taxable income, up to 10%. Ask your tax advisor how a donation fits your situation. Our tax guide explains the rules in more detail.
From list to pickup
We review every donation before anything moves. We can't promise acceptance or a timeline, but we'll reply with next steps.
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Send your list
Counts by type, brands, condition and an estimated value. A spreadsheet or photos are fine.
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We review it
We let you know what we can use and plan the next step with you.
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Pickup or shipping
Bulk donations are picked up in all states. Smaller ones ship after approval.
Your data
Every device is wiped with Acronis before it's reused. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction for their records.
If your policy requires it, you can remove drives before donating. Just note it on the form.
Data and wipe guidesReceipts and taxes
Computers with Causes is a program of Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We provide a donation receipt. We don't appraise equipment or promise a deduction amount, so ask your tax preparer what applies to your business.
Read the tax guideCommon questions
Your IT team needs to deprovision them in the Google Admin console before pickup.
Yes, case by case. List them on the form.
Yes. Giving Center provides donation receipts.
Check your district's surplus policy first. Many require board approval.
Yes. Group your list by school.
Tell us what you have
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.