Children's clothing donation values for 2026
A donated kids' shirt in good condition is generally worth $3.50 to $4.75, jeans $4.75 to $8, and a winter coat $7 to $11. Below is every garment by age group and condition, with the charity guide behind each number.
Children's clothing turns over fast, which is why it dominates so many donation bags and why it is worth valuing properly rather than lumping it in with adult clothes. The published guides price it separately, and lower, so this page keeps it separate too.
Chart of every item in this category, with all three tiers side by side, or total up your children's clothing donation. Look up one item in children's clothing. Valuing a whole bag? Use the bag calculator.
Common children's clothing donations at a glance
| Item | Good condition | Fair to Like new |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirt | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $3 |
| Shirt or blouse | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $6 |
| Sweater | $4 to $6 | $2 to $8 |
| Sweatshirt or hoodie | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $6 |
| Jeans | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $10 |
| Casual pants or leggings | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $10 |
| Shorts | $2.50 to $4.25 | $0.50 to $6 |
| Skirt | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $6 |
| Dress (infant) | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $10 |
| Winter coat | $7 to $11 | $3 to $15 |
| Jacket | $11 to $19 | $3 to $26 |
| Snowsuit | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $10 |
| Pajamas | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $6 |
| Footed sleeper (infant) | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $6 |
| Shoes | $5 to $7 | $3 to $9 |
| Sneakers | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $6 |
| Boots | $5 to $8 | $3 to $10 |
| Swimsuit | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $6 |
Per item, from the full tables below, where every row cites its published source. Checked for edition 2026.1.
- Items listed
- 206
- With published ranges
- 183
- You value yourself
- 23
- Range
- $0.50 to $26
Sizes are grouped the way the source guides group them: infants, toddlers, and then girls' and boys' clothing. Where a guide prices a garment type without naming an age band, the range is the one the guide printed, and the note on the source says so.
- Like new
- Unworn or barely used, with tags or as good as. The top of the published range.
- Good
- Used, complete, clean, and working, with no notable damage. The middle of the range.
- Fair
- Visible wear but still usable and saleable. The bottom of the range, and generally the lowest condition that can be claimed at all.
Ranges are per item, in US dollars, for items in the condition described. Pick the tier that honestly describes what you gave, then a figure inside that band. Household goods generally must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all. Fair is the bottom of good used condition; below Fair is generally not deductible.
Count your children's clothing donation
- T-shirt$1.75 each
- Shirt or blouse$4 each
- Sweater$5 each
- Sweatshirt or hoodie$3.75 each
- Jeans$6 each
- Casual pants or leggings$6 each
- Shorts$3.50 each
- Skirt$3.75 each
- Dress (infant)$6 each
- Winter coat$9 each
- Jacket$15 each
- Snowsuit$6 each
- Pajamas$3.75 each
- Footed sleeper (infant)$3.75 each
- Shoes$6 each
- Sneakers$4 each
- Boots$7 each
- Swimsuit$3.75 each
$0suggested, 0 items ($0 to $0)
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Children's clothing donation values for 2026, item by item
Girls' Clothing
77 items, 71 with published ranges, 6 you value yourself.
Tops
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blouse | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Blouse |
| Shirt, Casual | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt, Casual |
| Shirt, Button-Down | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt, Button-Down |
| T-Shirt, Short Sleeve | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt, Short Sleeve |
| T-Shirt, Long Sleeve | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt, Long Sleeve |
| Tank Top | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for Tank Top |
| Vest | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 4 for Vest |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Sweaters & Sweatshirts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater, Pullover | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Pullover |
| Sweater, Cardigan | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Cardigan |
| Sweater, Turtleneck | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Turtleneck |
| Sweatshirt, Crewneck | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatshirt, Crewneck |
| Sweatshirt, Hooded | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatshirt, Hooded |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Pants & Shorts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants, Casual | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Casual |
| Pants, Dress | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Dress |
| Pants, Leggings | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Leggings |
| Jeans | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Jeans |
| Sweatpants | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatpants |
| Shorts | $4.25 to $6 | $2.50 to $4.25 | $0.50 to $2.50 | Source 4 for Shorts |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Skirts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skirt, Casual | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Skirt, Casual |
| Skirt, Dressy | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Skirt, Dressy |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Dresses
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress, Everyday | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Dress, Everyday |
| Dress, Jumper | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Dress, Jumper |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Special-Occasion Dress
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Outerwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat, Winter | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat, Winter |
| Coat, All-Weather | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat, All-Weather |
| Jacket | $19 to $26 | $11 to $19 | $3 to $11 | Source 3 for Jacket |
| Snowsuit | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Snowsuit |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Blazers & Suits
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Blazer |
| Sports Coat | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sports Coat |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Two-Piece Suit
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Sleepwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajamas, Two-Piece | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas, Two-Piece |
| Pajamas, One-Piece / Footed | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas, One-Piece / Footed |
| Nightgown | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Nightgown |
| Robe | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Robe |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Activewear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweatsuit, Top | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatsuit, Top |
| Sweatsuit, Bottom | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatsuit, Bottom |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Swimwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimsuit, One-Piece | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Swimsuit, One-Piece |
| Swimsuit, Two-Piece | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Swimsuit, Two-Piece |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Shoes
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Shoes |
| Dress Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Dress Shoes |
| Sneakers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sneakers |
| Sandals | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sandals |
| Slippers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Slippers |
| Boots | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Boots |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Accessories
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socks | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Socks |
| Underwear, Underwear | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | $1 to $2 | Source 3 for Underwear, Underwear |
| Underwear, Undershirt | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | $1 to $2 | Source 3 for Underwear, Undershirt |
| Belt, Cloth or Plastic | $1.25 to $1.50 | $0.75 to $1.25 | $0.50 to $0.75 | Source 4 for Belt, Cloth or Plastic |
| Belt, Leather | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 4 for Belt, Leather |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Hat, Scarf & Gloves
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Boys' Clothing
63 items, 58 with published ranges, 5 you value yourself.
Tops
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt, Casual | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt, Casual |
| Shirt, Dress | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt, Dress |
| T-Shirt, Short Sleeve | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt, Short Sleeve |
| T-Shirt, Long Sleeve | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt, Long Sleeve |
| Tank Top | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for Tank Top |
| Vest | $2.50 to $3 | $1.75 to $2.50 | $1 to $1.75 | Source 4 for Vest |
| Other | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Other |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Sweaters & Sweatshirts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater, Pullover | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Pullover |
| Sweater, Cardigan | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Cardigan |
| Sweater, Turtleneck | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater, Turtleneck |
| Sweatshirt, Crewneck | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatshirt, Crewneck |
| Sweatshirt, Hooded | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatshirt, Hooded |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Pants & Shorts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants, Casual | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Casual |
| Pants, Dress | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Dress |
| Jeans | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Jeans |
| Sweatpants | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatpants |
| Shorts | $4.25 to $6 | $2.50 to $4.25 | $0.50 to $2.50 | Source 4 for Shorts |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Outerwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat, Winter | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat, Winter |
| Coat, All-Weather | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat, All-Weather |
| Jacket | $19 to $26 | $11 to $19 | $3 to $11 | Source 3 for Jacket |
| Snowsuit | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Snowsuit |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Blazers & Suits
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blazer | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Blazer |
| Sports Coat | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sports Coat |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Two-Piece Suit
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Sleepwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajamas, Two-Piece | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas, Two-Piece |
| Pajamas, One-Piece / Footed | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas, One-Piece / Footed |
| Robe | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Robe |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Activewear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweatsuit, Top | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatsuit, Top |
| Sweatsuit, Bottom | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatsuit, Bottom |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Swimwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim Trunks | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Swim Trunks |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Shoes
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Shoes |
| Dress Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Dress Shoes |
| Sneakers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sneakers |
| Sandals | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sandals |
| Slippers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Slippers |
| Boots | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Boots |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Accessories
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socks | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Socks |
| Underwear, Underwear | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | $1 to $2 | Source 3 for Underwear, Underwear |
| Underwear, Undershirt | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | $1 to $2 | Source 3 for Underwear, Undershirt |
| Belt, Cloth or Plastic | $1.25 to $1.50 | $0.75 to $1.25 | $0.50 to $0.75 | Source 4 for Belt, Cloth or Plastic |
| Belt, Leather | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 4 for Belt, Leather |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Hat, Scarf & Gloves
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Toddlers' Clothing
37 items, 34 with published ranges, 3 you value yourself.
Tops
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt |
| T-Shirt | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt |
| Tank Top | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for Tank Top |
| Other | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Other |
Sweaters & Sweatshirts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweater | $6 to $8 | $4 to $6 | $2 to $4 | Source 3 for Sweater |
| Sweatshirt | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatshirt |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Pants & Shorts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants, Casual | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Casual |
| Pants, Dress | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Pants, Dress |
| Jeans | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Jeans |
| Sweatpants | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sweatpants |
| Shorts | $4.25 to $6 | $2.50 to $4.25 | $0.50 to $2.50 | Source 4 for Shorts |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Dresses & Skirts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Dress |
| Skirt | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 3 for Skirt |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Outerwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat |
| Jacket | $19 to $26 | $11 to $19 | $3 to $11 | Source 3 for Jacket |
| Snowsuit | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Snowsuit |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Sleepwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajamas | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas |
| Nightgown | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Nightgown |
| Robe | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Robe |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Swimwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swimsuit | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Swimsuit |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Shoes
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Shoes |
| Sneakers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sneakers |
| Sandals | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sandals |
| Boots | $8 to $10 | $5 to $8 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Boots |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Accessories
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socks | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Socks |
| Underwear | $3 to $4 | $2 to $3 | $1 to $2 | Source 3 for Underwear |
You value these yourself: Hat
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Infants' Clothing
29 items, 20 with published ranges, 9 you value yourself.
Tops
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirt | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 3 for Shirt |
| T-Shirt | $2.25 to $3 | $1.50 to $2.25 | $0.50 to $1.50 | Source 4 for T-Shirt |
| Other | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Other |
One-Pieces
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeper (Footed Pajamas) | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Sleeper (Footed Pajamas) |
You value these yourself: Bodysuit / Onesie, Romper
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Pants & Shorts
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pants | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Pants |
| Jeans | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Jeans |
| Shorts | $4.25 to $6 | $2.50 to $4.25 | $0.50 to $2.50 | Source 4 for Shorts |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Dresses
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dress | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Dress |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Outerwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coat | $11 to $15 | $7 to $11 | $3 to $7 | Source 3 for Coat |
| Jacket | $19 to $26 | $11 to $19 | $3 to $11 | Source 3 for Jacket |
| Snowsuit | $8 to $10 | $4.75 to $8 | $2 to $4.75 | Source 3 for Snowsuit |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
Sleepwear
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pajamas | $4.50 to $6 | $2.75 to $4.50 | $1 to $2.75 | Source 4 for Pajamas |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Sleep Sack
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Shoes
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | $7 to $9 | $5 to $7 | $3 to $5 | Source 3 for Shoes |
| Sneakers | $4.75 to $6 | $3.50 to $4.75 | $2 to $3.50 | Source 4 for Sneakers |
Not listed? Use the closest item above, which carries the same published range, or value it from comparable sales.
You value these yourself: Booties
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
Accessories
| Item | Like new | Good | Fair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socks | $1.50 to $2 | $1 to $1.50 | $0.50 to $1 | Source 3 for Socks |
You value these yourself: Hat or Mittens, Bib
No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this garment, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Value it at what it would sell for on a thrift-store rack today, per IRS Pub 561. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used. Clothing must be in good used condition or better to be deductible at all (IRC 170(f)(16), Pub 526).
You value these yourself: Other Accessory
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
Other
You value these yourself: Other
This leaf is the catch-all for items the ones above do not name, so there is nothing specific for DeductiBee to price. No guide in our source registry publishes a price for this item, so DeductiBee has no suggested value to show. Enter what it would sell for today, in its current condition, in the market where used items like it are actually sold, which is the willing-buyer/willing-seller standard in IRS Pub 561. Keep a photo and a note of how you got to the figure. Goodwill International and Goodwill of Northern New England both publish the same fallback for items not on their lists: 30% of the item's original purchase price. That is a published starting point, not a rule, and it runs high for anything heavily used.
How to value a bin of outgrown kids' clothes
- Sort by the size on the label: infant, toddler, then girls' or boys'. The label decides which table a garment goes in.
- Pull anything stained, torn or stretched out. Below good used condition is generally not deductible.
- Lay the rest out, photograph it, and count by garment type.
- Pick the condition tier honestly, then use the count. The tally at the top of this page does the arithmetic.
Value item by item rather than per bag. There is no published per-bag figure, and the itemized total is both more defensible and usually larger. If you only know the bag count, the bag calculator shows its assumptions.
A worked example: one season's bin
At the Good suggested figures from the boys' tables: 10 T-shirts, 6 casual pants, 4 jeans, 3 sweatshirts, 2 winter coats, 5 pajamas and 3 pairs of sneakers come to $137.50 for 33 items. Kids outgrow sizes several times a year, so three or four bins like this can reach the $500 Form 8283 line by December.
Does the brand change the value?
For ordinary children's clothing, the published guides price by garment type, not by label, and so does this page. A premium label in excellent condition can justify the top of the Like new band. Beyond that, value it from comparable sold listings of the same brand and size, and keep the listings.
Donate, consign or hand down?
- Donate to a qualified charity: deductible at fair market value if you itemize.
- Consign or resell: you get cash, not a deduction.
- Hand down to a friend or relative: generous, but not deductible, because an individual is not a qualified organization.
School uniforms, costumes and dancewear are usually not in the guides; value them from comparable sales.
Other categories in the guide
Most donation bags cross categories. These are the ones that usually travel with this page.
- ClothingClothing donation values for 2026
- Toys and gamesToy donation values: what used toys and games are worth
- Baby gearBaby gear donation values: what a used stroller, crib or car seat is worth
Or start from the full donation value guide, which explains how every range on this page was derived.
What the total obliges you to do
Once you have a figure, the rules decide the paperwork. These are the three pages that answer that, in the order the questions arrive.
- CalculatorAdd up the whole donationTotal a bag of children's clothing and everything else that went with it, from these same ranges.
- GuideReceipts and recordsWhat the charity has to give you, and the $250 line where a plain drop-off slip stops being enough.
- GuideForm 8283The $500 filing line, the $5,000 appraisal line, and which section of the form a household donation lands in.
Questions about children's clothing donations
Are children's clothes worth less than adult clothes?
What about worn-out kids' clothes?
How much is a bag of kids' clothes worth?
Are onesies deductible?
Can I deduct clothes given to a school or church clothing closet?
Do I need a receipt for $20 of kids' clothes?
What if my kids' donations pass $500 this year?
Is there a 30% rule for kids' clothes?
Sources for the values on this page
Every range on this page traces to one of these. Values are derived from the published ranges, never copied from another product’s valuation database, and never invented where no source covers an item.
- Publication 561 (12/2025), Determining the Value of Donated Property
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Publication 526 (2025), Charitable Contributions
Internal Revenue Service (U.S. Department of the Treasury)
Methodology. Sets the standard the values have to meet. Never a source of dollar figures. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide (The Salvation Army Thrift Stores | Donation Valuation Guide)
The Salvation Army (Thrift Stores / Adult Rehabilitation Centers)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Valuation Guide for Goodwill Donors
Goodwill Industries International (compiled list, republished by member affiliates)
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
- Donation Value Guide - What is my Donation Worth?
Goodwill Northern New England
Primary value source. A published range from this guide can set the low or high end of an item's band. Fetched and read .
The rules these values have to satisfy
- Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated PropertyIRS, IRS publication
- Publication 526, Charitable ContributionsIRS, IRS publication
- Instructions for Form 8283IRS, IRS form
Keep the outgrown bin running all year
Photograph each bag in DeductiBee and it totals the year across every drop-off, and warns you before you cross $500 and Form 8283.
Free to start. Import and raw export are never paywalled. Donations count in the year you give them.