The 501(c)(3), in this case the CHM, should give
you paper work that
describes the donation and the value of the donation.
ABSOLUTELY UNTRUE
The IRS requires INDEPENDENT appraisals.
CHM does not, and CANNOT BY LAW, appraise donations it receives
Right. We have the same rule here at the InfoAge Science Center. We're
also a 501c3, and we've been strictly warned against citing value.