Testimonials

“Gerald Celnik and CelnikIS carefully screen each charitable agency and visit them regularly. We have been able to successfully donate over 100,000 copies through CelnikIS. Gerald’s airtight documentation ensured the IRS accepted the book donation amount on numerous audit reviews. That is the end game.” — J.K., Senior Tax Specialist, S&P 400 Academic Publishing Company, 25-year client

“It’s a win-win. The donations benefit those less fortunate and our company.” — C.A., Chief Financial Officer, Top 100 Consumer Goods Company, 15-year client

“Besides ensuring our inventory gets to appropriate charities, CelnikIS works on tight schedules and we’ve never missed a deadline. They always enable us to comply with all applicable tax regulations.” — M.A., Chief Financial Officer, Top 15 US Publisher, 30-year client

“Working with Gerald Celnik and CelnikIS is a no-brainer.” — P.S., Chief Financial Officer, Major American Apparel Corporation, 20-year client

“Gerald is unfailingly patient with our last-minute requests and generous with his time. I have no doubt that our books get to those who need them most. I recommend him without reservation.” — E.T., Business Development Lead, Top 15 US Publisher, 30+ year client

“We have a wonderful relationship with Gerald Celnik. He is easy to contact and always knowledgeable and helpful. We appreciate his pleasant, easy-going personality and passion for the program. There is no pressure to contribute each year, but he always keeps us informed. He has facilitated meetings with the agencies, so we are able to speak directly with the people who receive our donations.” — J.H., Controller, Leading International Publisher of highly acclaimed illustrated books, 15-year client

“Working with Gerald and CIS gives us an advantage. The experience and insight Gerald brings to the donations process can not be rivaled.  I can’t overstate how much I have learnt from Gerald regarding donating inventory. He is responsive, knowledgeable, friendly and best of all, I never have to worry about the quality of work he produces.” — A.S., Senior Tax Executive, Major American Apparel Corporation, 20 year client


The service from CIS has been excellent and faultless. They give us the reassurance to know we are complying with the rules and regulations and if we have any queries Gerald is brilliant at getting back to us and sorting it out. Gerald and CIS have taken all the hard work out of our donating inventory. — R.L., Vice President Tax, Top 10 US Publisher, 8-year client

“We have had a relationship with CIS for many years and during that time, have received excellent service. CIS has consistently provided reliable insight and guidance resulting in our trusting them to handle all our inventory donations. The combination of expertise, client service and value is hard to beat.” — M.E., – Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, Top 25 Clothing Manufacturer, 10-year client