The Junior League of Tacoma's thrift store first opened in 1921 and is JLT's oldest and largest fundraiser. Located in downtown Tacoma, the Second Closet sells new and gently used clothing, house wares and accessories.

The Second Closet provides:
A continued source of income for The Junior League of Tacoma.
A service to the community by selling quality merchandise at reasonable prices.
A vehicle to donate merchandise to other nonprofit organizations in need.
An opportunity for league volunteers with experience in business operations and management.

We carry and accept donations of the following items:
Men's, Women's and Children's clothing.
Shoes, jewelry and other clothing accessories.
House wares.
Children's Toys and Games.
Books, DVDS, VHS, CDs and tapes.

Location:
secondcloset@qwest.net
1003 Pacific Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 383-1030

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday   10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on Sunday

The office will be closed on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Store Manager:   Steven Grant

Sustainer Pick-up:

An active member of league will pick up items as a service we provide only for our sustainer members. For a sustainer pick-up please contact the Junior League office at 253-383-1003.

We do not have the ability to pick up items from the community but accept any items dropped off during our business hours. INCOME TAX INFORMATION


Contributions to The Junior League of Tacoma are tax deductible. Contributions of merchandise to the Second Closet are deemed as contributions to the Junior League and should be so designated by the contributor. For further details contact the Finance Director.

When a charitable contribution is made in property rather than cash, an income tax deduction is permitted for the fair market value. Fair market value, as defined by the IRS, “generally is the price that the property would sell for on the open market.”

Quoting from the IRS publication 561, “Used clothing and other personal items such as household goods, are usually worth far less than the price you paid for them. Valuation of items of clothing does not lend itself to fixed formulas or methods. You should report a value equal to the price buyers of such used items actually pay in used clothing stores, such as consignment or thrift shops. For valuable furs or very expensive gowns, an appraisal should be sent with your tax return.”

The individual donor, rather than the Junior League, must justify to the IRS the valuation placed on the contribution.