FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is my contribution tax deductible?

A: Dolls for Daughters is a 501(c)(3) organization so the answer is YES!  Whether you contribute money or dolls, you can take a deduction on your tax return.  The IRS does have a few rules that must be followed and the responsibility lies with you, the donor.

1. A donor must have a bank record or written communication from a charity for any monetary contribution before the donor can claim a charitable contribution on his/her federal income tax return.

2. A donor is responsible for obtaining a written acknowledgment from a charity for any single contribution of $250 or more before the donor can claim a charitable contribution on his/her federal income tax return.

The IRS says this responsibility lies with the donor but Dolls for Daughters is here to help!  We will provide a written receipt for all monetary contributions so you can claim the deduction.  If you donate through paypal online, a receipt is automatically generated. 

If you are donating dolls under $250 in value, you can go ahead and claim the deduction on your tax return.  We recommend you keep the receipt from the store where you purchased the dolls just in case you are audited in the future.  If you are donating dolls over $250 in value, you will need a receipt from us.  If this is the case, be sure to contact our Treasurer, Emily Vera so she can verify your donation and provide you the proper receipt. 

Q: What is Dolls for Daughters’ address?

A: Our mailing address is: Dolls for Daughters, PO Box 202095, Denver, CO 80220
Dolls for Daughters does not have a physical office location.

Q: What is Dolls for Daughters’ employer identification number?

A: EIN #26-46788351

Q: Does Dolls for Daughters need volunteers?

A: Absolutely!! Dolls for Daughters hosts multiple events each year which require a lot of time and effort to make them as successful as possible. We hold a Mother/Daughter/Doll Tea Party in the first part of the year, a Bowl-a-Thon in the summer and then our primary event – the Holiday Doll Drive – throughout the last three months of the year. Any assistance available to contact local businesses for support, pick up and drop off donated items, assist with the Holiday Toy Drive, or other initiatives is more than just appreciated – it’s essential to our success!

Q: How can my business or my company sign up to be a drop off location?

A: If you own a business or work for a company that wishes to be designated as a drop off location, please contact us directly through mail, or call our Founder, Jessica Bachus, JessicaBachus@DollsforDaughters.com. We will work with you to ensure that you have materials to get you started as well as have your company’s name listed on our website.

Q: What is Kenzi’s Kidz?

A: Kenzi’s Kidz relieves some of the financial burdens of at least one, low-income family pro-actively taking the necessary steps to create a stable environment for their children.  The program plans to give each child the fundamental items needed to succeed in school such as school supplies, clothing, extracurricular activities as well as birthday and holiday gifts for a year.

Q: How do I apply for assistance through the Kenzi’s Kidz program?

A: At this time to qualify for this program, your family must be a client of Warren Village in Denver and nominated by a staff member.

Q: How are dolls distributed?

A: Dolls for Daughters provides dolls to non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations for the families they serve. Dolls for Daughters has partnerships with Denver Children’s Home, SafeHouse Denver, Samaritan House, The Gathering Place and Warren Village.

If you represent a Colorado non-profit organization and would like to be considered as a charity of Dolls for Daughter, please email Jessica Bachus at JessicaBachus@dollsfordaughters.com. In your email, please provide the non-profit’s name, EIN number, mission, a brief program description, reason for your interest in Dolls for Daughters as well as your name, phone and email.

Q: How do I donate and a doll or make a financial contribution?

A: To find a drop-off location to donate doll(s), please click here. You can make a financial contribution online though PayPal or mail your donation to Dolls for Daughters, PO Box 202095, Denver, CO 80220.

Q: Do you accept dolls throughout the year?

A: Yes Dolls for Daughters collects dolls all year round. To donate a doll visit our drop off locations or you can mail it to:

Dolls for Daughters
PO Box 202095
Denver, CO 80220

Q: How do I learn about events that benefit Dolls for Daughters?

A: If you are interested in learning about events during the year that benefit Dolls for Daughters you can email us your information at info@dollsfordaughters.com and ask to be added to our database. You can also check out our Events Page.

Q: What type of dolls do you accept?

A: We accept any NEW doll. All dolls donated to Dolls for Daughters must be NEW. We look for multi-cultural dolls, boy & girl dolls, Barbie dolls, baby dolls, any type of doll.