CASE 1: SP RICHARDS The Challenge SP Richards faced a daunting task: dealing with 16 truckloads of personal care and hygiene items spread across the continental United States. The products—including soaps, industrial cleaners, and medical disposables—were nearing expiration or had already passed their best-by date. While these items were no longer suitable for SP Richards’ distribution clients, they remained highly valuable to nonprofits that desperately needed them. SP Richards sought a solution to responsibly manage this inventory, minimize waste, and turn the challenge into an opportunity. Solution & Opportunity Donating Simplified stepped in with a comprehensive approach, transforming SP Richards’ surplus inventory into a lifeline for nonprofit organizations. By tapping into our extensive network of hundreds of vetted charities and leveraging our logistics platform, we made it possible for nonprofits to claim these essential supplies at no cost, with shipping fully covered. Our seamless process ensured complete transparency and minimized effort for SP Richards—turning a logistical hurdle into a meaningful charitable contribution. The Result & Impact SP Richards donated $6.5M and distributed critical supplies to 14 nonprofits totaling over 416 pallets. This initiative prevented 573K pounds from ending up in landfills or incinerators and generated a tax savings of $630K for SP Richards. The company successfully balanced corporate responsibility with tangible financial benefits, while making a lasting impact on communities in need. SP Richards turned a complex inventory challenge into an opportunity to give back, enjoying significant tax benefits, while avoiding the costs associated with waste disposal. Crucially, nonprofits gained the resources they needed to better serve their communities, amplifying their reach and impact thanks to SP Richards. FINANCIAL OUTCOMES $3M $6.5M Retail Value Gross Tax Deduction $4M $630k Fair Market Value Tax Savings $2M 4.2x Total Cost Basis ROI for Service For intended recipients only. Donating Simplified | 03