Real Estate

Last Updated Oct 2008


Receive a deduction for the appraised market value and avoid paying tax on your capital gain.

A home... a cottage... business property... undeveloped land. If you have real estate assets that you would like to use for a charitable gift, the Community Foundation can help. We can accept the gift outright, or show you how a charitable trust can be used to convert your asset into a gift that also produces an income.

Because each gift of real estate is unique, a Community Foundation staff member would be happy to meet with you to discuss the logistics of making such a gift.

Key benefits to remember:
  • Charitable deduction for the fair market value, not the cost basis (original investment)
  • Avoid capital gains tax
  • No minimum required
  • Substantial tax savings
  • Reduce the size of your estate