Instrument Donation Program
Have an instrument gathering dust?
Pass it on to change a life!
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Musicopia's GIFT OF MUSIC program collects playable instruments and related equipment, and places them in schools, in community organizations, and with students who are eager to play and are in need of an instrument. Musicopia also facilitates minor instrument repairs prior to placement, at no-cost to recipients.
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Important: ​Most of our drop-off locations cannot accommodate large instruments or bulk donations. Please call the drop-off location in advance to inform them of your intentions before dropping off any instruments. If they cannot accommodate, please email GOM@musicopia.net to discuss other drop-off options.
We do not accept pianos, organs, accordions, kid size drum sets, sheet music, or badly damaged instruments, amongst other items. Please visit the Donate an Instrument page for a full list of accepted instruments and equipment.
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To donate an instrument:
1. Fill out and print (if possible) the instrument donation form.
2. Call a GIFT OF MUSIC drop-off location and then bring in the instrument(s).
3. Speak with a drop-off location employee and then leave the instrument(s) with the donation form at the drop-off location.
4. Expect a series of emails as the process progresses. The Confirmation of Receipt is what you may need for tax-purposes.
The Philadelphia Music Alliance is a proud partner of the Gift of Music program
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Tell us about your donation!
Every instrument has a story. If you would like to tell us a bit about your instrument and why you chose to donate, please write us a note! Take a selfie while holding it and tag us on social media, attach the note to your instrument, or email GOM@musicopia.net.
Considerations
The IRS does not allow Musicopia to estimate the value of donated instruments, accessories or supplies. Donors are responsible for estimating the value of the donations. If verification is needed for tax purposes, please contact a qualified musical instrument appraiser BEFORE donating.
Some donations may not meet our quality or condition standards or are inappropriate for education purposes and may be sold with 100% of the proceeds being used to offset the cost of repairing instruments or purchasing new ones.
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