Do you have shells needing a new home that you’d like to donate?
The Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club is interested in your duplicate shells or specimen collections that are looking for a new home.
We can use all types of shells, marine or land, as well as other Marine Life collections.
- Shell collections
- Specimen shells
- Clean, unbroken local shells, all sizes
- Craft shells
- Sailors’ Valentines
- Wood or Plexiglass storage cases for shell exhibits
We appreciate being considered for your shell donations.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept shells which have been varnished or hot glued.
Your donated items will be used to generate income to support the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club’s Grants Program that focuses on education and marine research. We also share them with area museums for educating local children.
As a registered 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, contributions to our club may be eligible for a tax deduction in accordance with applicable laws. Upon receipt of your donation, we will provide a written acknowledgment describing the donated items for your records.
Please note that we do not assign a monetary value to donated items. For contributions valued at $5,000 or less, a qualified appraisal is generally not required by the IRS. As tax regulations are subject to change, we encourage you to consult a qualified tax professional regarding the deductibility of your contribution.
If you have items to donate or have any questions, please email us at info@sanibelshellclub.com
Please include pictures of the specimens. Donations can be delivered to the club or mailed to the club at the donors expense.