in-kind

adjective

ˈin-ˈkīnd 

: consisting of something (such as goods or commodities) other than money

in-kind relief for the poor

Examples of in-kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the foundation is mostly focused on long-term, strategic investments, corporate giving is broader and includes employee volunteer programs, sponsorships and in-kind donations, Peterson said. —Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

The brewery gives to about 300 organizations through Beer for Humans Pint Nights, in-kind donations, volunteer hours, emergency relief, DEI initiatives, event partnerships, and local membership engagement, according to its website. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Similar rules apply to athletic gear, meals and entertainment, travel expenses, and other forms of in-kind compensation. —Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

One government agency that sponsored Stonewall with $5,000 in cash and $5,000 of in-kind support in 2024 but nothing in 2025 is Memorial Healthcare System. —Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

in-kind

adjective

1

a

: made in a form other than money

an in-kind contribution to a political campaign

b

: made without conversion (as of assets) into money

an in-kind distribution of assets

2

: made in a form or amount equivalent to another

an in-kind payment to substitute for meals