What server 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.
Send a list
Model, quantity and condition is enough.
Drives in or out
Either is fine. Tell us which.
Data certificate
Businesses can request one.
Server and storage brands we see often
Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, IBM, Supermicro, Cisco UCS, Fujitsu Primergy, Oracle, Gigabyte, Inspur, NetApp, Synology and QNAP, and many more.
Not on the list? It is here to help you find your server, 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 server
Where servers end up
Retired servers can train IT students, run a nonprofit's file share or provide parts for repairs. Rack servers, tower servers, storage arrays and blade chassis are all reviewed.
Servers are usually donated in groups, so most server donations are handled through bulk pickup, which is available in all states.
What we look at during review
Send a list with the make, model, processors, memory, drives and quantity. Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem and Supermicro are common.
Tell us whether drives are included or removed, and whether rails and bezels come with the servers.
Your data
Many organizations remove drives before donating servers. If drives are included, we wipe them before reuse. A certificate of data destruction is available on request.
Value and your tax receipt
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your server, 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 pickup: document, release and reset
We wipe every device with Acronis before it's reused. A few steps on your side make the handoff smooth.
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Make a list
Record model, quantity, drives and condition for each unit.
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Release licenses
Remove the units from support contracts and management consoles.
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Reset settings
Clear BIOS and management controller passwords if you can.
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Wait for approval
We review your list and arrange the pickup.
Ready for pickup?
- Inventory list sent
- Licenses and contracts released
- Passwords cleared where possible
- Pickup scheduled with us
How bulk pickup works
Please send your list first and wait for our reply. We schedule pickup only for donations we've approved.
Send your list first. We review it and reply with next steps.
Bulk pickup. Available in all states. We schedule a time that works for you.
Staging. For bulk pickups, leave servers racked or stacked on a pallet. We'll confirm details when we schedule.
Paperwork. Businesses can request a certificate of data destruction.
Where your server goes
Donated servers help nonprofits, schools and training programs run their own systems and teach IT skills.
Where your computer goesA note on taxes
If you itemize, you may be able to deduct the fair market value of your server: 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.
Server donation questions
Yes. Tell us on the list.
Businesses can request one.
Tell us what you have and we'll let you know.
Yes. See network equipment donations.
Tell us what you have. We review each donation case by case.
Bulk pickup is available in all states. List the equipment and the site details on the form.
No. Many donors remove them. Just tell us.
Tell us what you have
Fill out the form and our team will review it. Every donation is considered case by case.