The tax bill
For the parcel number and tax status.
Donate real estate to a 501(c)(3) charity: how it works
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Donate Real Estate to Charity: How It Works
To donate real estate, you deed property to a qualified charity and, if you itemize and document it correctly, you may claim a charitable deduction. Real Estate with Causes, the real property program of Giving Center, accepts houses, land, farms, commercial and industrial buildings, condos and land contracts in all 50 states. This page is the overview; every property type has its own guide.
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501(c)(3) Recognized Charity
What you can donate
Almost any real property you own outright or with modest debt.
Residential
Land
Lots and acreage, farmland, timber and mineral rights.
Commercial
Commercial, industrial and hotels.
Other interests
How the gift is completed
We review the property, you arrange a qualified appraisal if you want a deduction over $5,000, our staff prepares the deed, you sign before a notary where you live, and we record it in the property’s county.
There is no escrow, no closing and no commission. After recording, you receive our written acknowledgment and, where required, a signed Form 8283.
Before you call
Helpful, not required.
Who is on the title
Every owner has to sign.
Anything owed
Mortgage, liens or back taxes.
Donating real estate: questions, answered
Can I donate real estate to charity? +
Yes, to a qualified organization such as Giving Center. The gift is completed by recording a deed.
Is a real estate donation tax deductible? +
It can be, if you itemize and document it with a qualified appraisal and Form 8283. The amount depends on the property and your tax situation.
What does it cost me? +
No escrow, closing or commission. The appraisal is yours. Back taxes and cleanout are usually yours, sometimes ours.
How long does it take? +
A few weeks with clear title and one owner; longer with probate, several owners or a loan.
Do you take property in every state? +
Yes, all 50.
We do not provide tax or legal advice. See IRS Publication 526, Publication 561 and the Form 8283 instructions, and consult your own advisor.
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