Gifts of Real Estate
Donating real estate let's you support meaningful causes while bypassing capital gains taxes and increasing your philanthropic impact.
Gifts of Real Estate Overview
Benefits of gifts of real estate
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift
- Leave a lasting legacy
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to a fund at the Vermont Community Foundation by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to a fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Other considerations
- Mortgaged Property—Please contact us if the property you wish to give has existing debt or a mortgage. Indebtedness can affect your charitable tax deduction.
- Difficult Property Gifts—Certain properties pose challenges. We have adopted policies to limit the acceptance of certain kinds of real estate. Please check with us before making a gift of real estate so we can explain our gift acceptance policies.
- Capital Gains Tax—Check with us on the capital gains tax implications of your gift. You may also be interested in life income options.
