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  • Donate a Piano!

  • Program Overview

    Piano Bank is Utah’s premier piano adoption program. We accept piano donations in need of minimal repair to excellent condition and place them in the homes of individuals/families and with public organizations who do not have the financial means to obtain a piano.

    To begin the donation process, please fill out the following application. If the piano passes the initial evaluation, we will send one of our certified piano technicians to assess the instrument. Based on their recommendation and the needs of the program, we will either accept or decline the piano.

    If the piano is accepted, Mundi Project will work with Barrus Pianos to pick up and move the piano to its new home. This is a free, courtesy service to donors. The move will be scheduled between the donor and Barrus Pianos.

    Mundi Project reserves the right to utilize piano donations in a way that best serves its overall mission to actively break down socioeconomic and generational barriers by providing quality music experiences for all.

    3.26.2025: We are experiencing a change in administrative staff. The time to process your application may be slow. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please email: director@mundiproject.org

     

  • What type of piano are you donating?*

  • Donor Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Is the piano located at the above address? (NOTE: Only pianos located within the state of Utah are eligible for donation)*

  • Acoustic Piano Details

    • Piano Information 
    • Please disclose all signs of wear and tear on the piano (check all that apply):*
    • Does the piano come with a bench?*
    • Piano Photos 
    • Full piano with keys shown
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  • Digital Piano Details

  • Do all of the keys and buttons work properly?*
  • Does the piano come with an attachable music stand?*
  • Does the piano come with a bench?*
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  • Moving Logistics

  • It may take 2-3 months to find a suitable recipient for your piano. It is preferable that pianos remain in the donor's homes until a recipient is identified. Donors that require their piano to be moved out of their homes prior to a recipient being identified are required to pay the moving costs associated with moving their piano to a storage facility in Salt Lake City. Fee amount varies depending on distance, piano size, number of stairs, and other factors (an estimated move cost will be provided following the piano appraisal). If the piano is accepted into the program, which storage option do you require?*
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  • Donated Pianos and Tax Deductions

  • Donating a piano through Mundi Project can provide added tax benefits to donors if they claim the donation as a tax deduction. However, it can be a lengthy process. Please see below for a brief summary of the steps (for the full process, please see IRS Publication 561 "Determining the Value of Donated Property")

    Per IRS regulations, Mundi Project cannot determine the fair market value (FMV) of the piano for donors, which is the amount individuals are able to deduct on their taxes. Our appraisals determine the condition and in-kind value of the piano only for our internal records. We provide a donation receipt once the piano has been moved out of the donor’s house, however, no monetary value is included on the receipt.

    If the donor is interested in deducting the FMV of their piano, it is highly recommended that donors have an appraisal conducted by a qualified piano technician (according to IRS regulations, this cannot be the same piano technician that appraises the instrument for Mundi Project). This appraisal must be completed prior to the piano being moved or accepted into the Piano Bank program. Once the piano is in Mundi Project's possession or has been placed, donors will not be able to access the instrument.

    If the piano is valued over $500, the IRS requires a formal, written appraisal and a completed Form 8283. The form needs to be filled out by the donor and signed by the appraiser and Mundi Project before it is filed with the donor's tax return.

    As a reminder, deducting the piano's FMV requires that the donor is itemizing deductions and not taking the standard deduction. If you have any questions regarding the donation and/or valuation process, please consult a certified tax advisor or accountant once you have completed the application.

  • Are you planning to claim a deduction on this year's taxes through this donation?*

  • Wrapping Up

  • How did you hear about us?*

  • And...you're done! Go ahead and hit the big submit button!

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