How donating from Indiana works
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Tell us what you have
Fill out the donation form with your device, a few photos and its estimated value.
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Wait for approval
We review your form and reply with the shipping address or a pickup plan.
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Ship or schedule pickup
Ship your device from Indiana at your own cost, or schedule a bulk pickup.
What you can donate
We review every item case by case. We don't accept CRT monitors. Pick your device to see how to get it ready.
Shipping one device, or clearing out an office
Single devices are shipped from Indiana after your form is approved. Donors ship at their own cost, and shipping is sometimes reimbursed. We send the address only once your donation is approved, so please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
Businesses, schools and offices in Indiana with many devices can schedule a bulk pickup. Send us a list of what you have and we'll plan it with you.
No drop-off. We don't have drop-off locations.
Bulk pickup. Available everywhere in Indiana.
Data wiped. Every device is wiped with Acronis before reuse. Businesses can request a certificate.
Receipts. Giving Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Who your donation helps
We place thousands of computers a year with students, job seekers, seniors, veterans, families, schools and nonprofits. Every device is wiped with Acronis before it's reused.
See who we helpDonating from Indiana: the details
Who donates from Indiana
Indiana donations come from Indianapolis offices and hospitals, manufacturing plants in Fort Wayne, Elkhart and Kokomo, university campuses in Bloomington, West Lafayette and South Bend, and households in small towns across the state.
Indiana weather swings from humid summers to icy winters. Pack devices indoors and keep the box out of the car until you ship.
Electronics rules in Indiana
Indiana has a manufacturer electronics recycling program for households. Donating for reuse keeps a working computer in service first.
We responsibly dispose of electronic waste through standard recycling and processing procedures, which are then handled by downstream facilities that process any e-waste material.
Donating from home
If you're in Fort Wayne or anywhere else in Indiana with one or two devices at home, the process starts online. You tell us what you have, we review it, and approved donations ship to the address we send you.
There is no drop-off location, so shipping after approval is the way single devices reach us from Indiana.
Businesses, schools and nonprofits
From Fort Wayne office parks to small businesses in Evansville, Indiana organizations can schedule a bulk pickup for approved donations.
A spreadsheet export from your asset system is a good start. A certificate of data destruction is available on request.
Your data
We wipe every device with Acronis before it's reused. You can protect yourself further by backing up, signing out of your accounts and resetting the device before you donate. Our guides cover Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad and Android.
Taxes for Indiana donors
Computers with Causes is a program of Giving Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your donation on your federal return. Starting in 2026, itemizers can deduct only giving above 0.5% of adjusted gross income.
State tax rules vary. Ask your tax preparer how a donation affects your Indiana return. Our tax guide explains the federal rules.
Questions from Indiana donors
Yes, for review. Tell us the models and condition. Computers from dusty shops are common and usually clean up.
University departments usually follow their own surplus rules. If donating is allowed, send us the form.
Yes. Bulk pickup is available everywhere in Indiana. Send a list of the equipment with the form.
Yes. Fill out the form, wait for approval, then ship.
No. We don't have drop-off locations. Single devices are shipped after your form is approved. Bulk donations from Indiana can be picked up.
Donors ship at their own cost. Shipping is sometimes reimbursed; ask when we review your donation. Unreimbursed shipping costs may be deductible. Ask your tax preparer.
We send the shipping address after your form is reviewed and approved. Please don't ship anything before you hear from us.
They are refurbished and given to students, job seekers, seniors, veterans, families, schools and nonprofits.
Start your Indiana donation
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.
Donating from your state
Every state guide covers that state's electronics recycling rules, how shipping works from there, and how we arrange bulk pickups. Bulk pickup is available in every state.