For those with equipment, memorabilia, or other items directly- or indirectly-related to amateur radio, EPARS is always willing to consider donations of such to the club for its direct use or later sale by the club for the benefit of its membership. As a nonprofit organization, EPARS will, on request, provide an appropriate record of the donation or contribution for tax purposes to the giving person or organization.
Recognizing the somewhat unique nature of amateur radio equipment & related gear, in the case of SKs (Silent Keys), EPARS is willing to provide guidance and perhaps assistance on an as-needed, labor-available basis, to help uninstall, dismantle, and remove equipment owned by the SK as a service to the family and/or estate. In those cases, an on-site visit is recommended before actual removal efforts to determine the scope and level of effort required. It will also be determined at that time if the intent of the family or estate, is to donate any or all of such to the club or simply for the club to assist in the family or estate’s efforts to sell it directly. EPARS is also willing to consider providing assistance in the form of simple estimates on the approximate value* of such items in the event the family or estate wishes to sell such directly whether such is donated to the club or not. It should be noted that any estimates of value should not be considered legally valid for tax purposes, since it is the responsibility of the donor to justify, if necessary, the value of donated property. The donor should consult with a tax professional before using such information for tax return purposes.
If you have questions or requests for assistance, please contact us at donate@eparsonline.org.