Donations

Bartlesville Area Habitat for Humanity survives because of your donations (and we're a 501(c)3 organization, so donations are tax deductible).  These donations come in many forms, but primarily we depend on monetary donations and donations of 'in kind' goods.  Those 'in kind' donations fall into two main categories:  goods we sell to raise money (listed on this page), and goods we use to build homes (listed on the Wish List page).

Monetary Donations

We will gladly accept monetary donations at any time.  Please mail checks to P.O. Box 1284, Bartlesville, OK  74005-1284 or call 918-337-0182 and we'll come pick it up at your convenience.  

Note regarding donation solicitations from Habitat for Humanity International

If you receive a solicitation letter from Habitat International, and plan on responding with a donation to them, please know that our local Affiliate will only receive a portion of the donations if our affiliate name is put in the subject line of your check. Or you can simply make the donation to our local affiliate by mailing a check to Bartlesville Area Habitat for Humanity, Post Office Box 1284, Bartlesville, OK 74005. We don't get any government money and are not a United Way agency.  We reply on donations, grants, the warehouse sales and the mortgage payments made by our existing Habitat families to continue our mission of building simple and affordable homes for families in need. We would welcome you to join us in this endeavor!

Do you have an older car, truck, van, trailer, RV or boat taking up valuable space in your driveway?

Car donations support Habitat for Humanity’s local and global mission of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness and save you the time and energy of finding a buyer. 

By donating a car to our vehicle donation program, you can help the Bartlesville Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate build houses in partnership with families in need of a hand up, not a hand out. 

It is quick and easy to donate automobiles, trucks, boats, RV’s, motorcycles, construction equipment and other vehicles ~ running or not! Plus, you may be eligible for a tax deduction. (Consult your tax advisor or the IRS for details.) 

For more information on how to donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Cars for Homes™ - Habitat’s official car donation program, call (877) 277-4344 toll free or visit www.carsforhomes.org. A car donation is a convenient way to support the Bartlesville Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate and create more space in your driveway!

Donations of other items

Thank you for considering Bartlesville Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate for your charitable donation!   We accept donations of new and used home goods and home improvement building materials from residential remodeling projects, retail closeouts, business remodeling, contractors, and builders!  We are unable to repair or refurbish items, so all donations must be in good working condition.

Please see the list below for acceptable and unacceptable items.  Legal restrictions and limited storage capacity prevent the acceptance of some materials.  Please call if you are unsure about the acceptability of your donation (918) 337-0182
Items We Accept: New and Reusable…
Appliances (Must be in good working condition)
  • Washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, kitchen appliances, accessories
  • Gas appliances – remove the flexible connector prior to donation
Cabinets
  • Kitchen 
  • Bath
Countertops
  • Granite, stone, Corian
  • Laminates – no laminates older than 4 years
Door Hardware
  • Door handles – please reassemble and/or organize in baggies
Doors (Interior or Exterior)
  • Solid wood
  • Light weight hollow-core
  • Wood, steel, fiberglass
  • Patio doors with complete frames/tracks – No loose patio doors
Exterior
  • Vinyl siding – new only
  • Roofing-shingles
  • Insulation-must be bagged
Fixtures
  • Knobs
  • Switch plates
  • Plumbing supplies – no used sewer pipes please
Flooring
  • Carpeting – good condition, room size (no odors, stains or holes)
  • Carpeting new – new carpeting is in high demand!
  • Carpeting used – room size pieces please
  • Vinyl – sheet vinyl of 6×9 or larger is acceptable
  • Hardwood and laminate new
  • Tile
  • Used Hardwoods & laminates – whole pieces only (please box and/or package up)
Furniture
  • All types, in good condition. (no mattresses or box springs)
Housewares
  • General housewares items 
Landscaping
  • New bricks
  • Stones
  • Fencing
Lighting
  • All residential types in good, working order  - incomplete, disassembled, or disorganized light fixtures are of little benefit.
Lumber – no nails, not painted, not weathered (All plywood and sheet goods should have straight cuts, no sharp, ripped, jagged, or torn sides, please)
  • Planks
  • Sheathing – clean, square cuts of half sheet or larger for Drywall, OSB and Plywood
  • Trim – same considerations as lumber…no nails, etc.
  • Misc. – finished sheet woods can be donated as shelf boards if at least 12in. x 24in.
Sinks
  • (Sinks that are damaged, cracked, stained, or have wear around the drain do not sell and will not be accepted as a donation.)
Tools
  • Hand tools
  • Electric hand tools
  • Shop equipment
Wall Coverings
  • Wallpaper
  • Ceramic
Items We Cannot Accept:
  • Any items needing repair
  • Dishwashers
  • Mercury thermostats/anything containing mercury
  • Single-pane windows
  • Used paint or any chemicals
  • Used shower doors
  • Items that create a safety hazard, such as items with protruding nails, etc.
  • Items that are broken, excessively dirty, or in poor condition do not sell and will not be accepted as a donation.
  • Mattresses, box springs or bedding

All donations are accepted or rejected at our discretion based on condition of the item and re-sale potential.  In order to utilize our volunteer pick-up service, all items must be organized, (For liability reasons, we cannot remove/disconnect items from your home.)