Improving Your Community, Business, and Environment.
The Furniture Trust is a 501(3) nonprofit organization that turns surplus office furniture and supplies into stronger nonprofits and better-equipped schools, with measurable environmental impact.
WE ARE AN ECOSYSTEM FOR GOOD.
After years of managing renovation and construction projects in the corporate real estate world, founders Christine Mosholder and John Riley noticed that during the relocation of employees out of their old space, acres of now unused furniture were destined for the landfill. Think about it: corporations trash furniture of all kinds, including common spaces, workstations, private offices, task chairs, conference rooms, cubicles, and office supplies as they leave their existing work environment for a new space. Meanwhile: schools, homeless shelters, churches, clinics, and so many other organizations don't have the budget they need for functional furniture.
The Furniture Trust was founded to connect this excess furniture with those who need it most in the community, while diverting quality furniture away from the waste stream.
One Decision. Endless Good.
Benefits
FOR BUSINESSES / CLIENTS
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Hiring the Trust to decommission furniture (as opposed to hiring a for-profit company to manage the process with different goals in mind) reinforces your corporate values in the community you serve.
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Making it easy for you to meaningfully impact your community and the environment, you automatically become part of The Sustainable Network®.
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Our project managers plan and report on every detail to guarantee successful decommissioning in advance of lease expirations
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You'll receive an Impact report and Fair Market value letter, essential for tax purposes.
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Local schools and nonprofits will be incredibly grateful for your excess furniture and supplies.
FOR THE COMMUNITY
Furniture is a luxury often taken for granted in a place of business. But for schools, clinics, homeless shelters, and other nonprofits, it's an absent budget line item. Some nonprofits use whatever they can: wobbly tables, torn task chairs, we've even seen some using an old door for a desk. Providing them quality furniture...
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Increases their morale and productivity
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Provides their clients with a better intake environment (think domestic violence shelters or clinics)
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Allows nonprofits to focus on their mission of further helping the community they serve. This is where the multiplier effect is born!
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
By hiring the Trust to decommission your furniture...
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You are reducing the amount of furniture hitting the waste stream. Did you know that 12 million tons of furniture go to US landfills every year? Now you can be part of the solution.
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Avoiding the landfill reduces greenhouse gasses caused by decomposing waste, contributing to climate change.
How it Works
FOR BUSINESSES / CLIENTS
Hire.
Hire The Furniture Trust for your next decommissioning project. We handle all the logistics just like our for-profit counterparts, the difference is what happens once it leaves your loading dock.
Plan.
Our project managers provide a detailed logistics plan and price to guarantee you meet all lease requirements.
Execute.
This is where the magic happens. Our project managers oversee all dismantling and move activities, guaranteeing a successful removal. Once furniture leaves the loading dock, we connect it with schools and nonprofits in your community.
How it Works
NONPROFITS & SCHOOLS NEEDING FURNITURE
Apply.
There is no membership fee. For the nominal cost of delivery, you receive free furniture and supplies.
Plan.
Once approved, our team will reach out with available items matching your wishlist, giving you specific details and timelines for review. All you have to do is say yes!
Receive.
Once you review and approve details, timelines, and trucking logistics, our project managers will schedule your delivery. Go ahead and make room for YOUR furniture!
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