The YDI Foundation is unable to accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food or cleaning supplies. The cost to sort, package and distribute these types of donations to YDI clients and their families is almost always greater than the cost of purchasing the items locally, and it is logistically impossible to distribute a wide variety of individual items in a meaningful way. Because of these costs and logistical concerns, we recommend that you support your community by donating these items to an organization that is equipped to put them to the best possible local use.

Offers of sizeable, bulk donations are reviewed to determine if they meet a current need for YDI clients and their families that can be addressed by the YDI Foundation. Bulk donations are typically new, shrink-wrapped and palletized items, and they are transported by the donor. In-kind donations of vehicles, real estate and other valuable property will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to discuss any of these types of in-kind donations, please contact the YDI Foundation.

YDI Foundation a is charitable, non-profit 5.0.9(a)(3) organization that is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. All donations made to the YDI Foundation will be acknowledged with a receipt for donors’ income tax reporting purposes.