{"id":3410,"date":"2023-11-17T07:47:26","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T12:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:17:04","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:17:04","slug":"if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-to-a-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-to-a-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"If, Why, and How to Donate Real Estate to a Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-1024x585.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate-1536x878.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/if-why-and-how-to-donate-real-estate.png 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charity Begins at Home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to donate a house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charitable donations can keep supporting your causes long after your lifetime. Gifts of land, homes, or easements make a lasting mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are various reasons for real estate donations. Some donors are less interested in the cause than they are in offloading an investment property, or in getting out of the responsibility for an inherited home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/the-gift-of-real-estate-what-you-need-to-know\/\">gift deed<\/a> can be used to donate to a non-profit organization or charity. Before committing to the decision, it\u2019s important to know how to spot some key issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sure They\u2019re Ready? Reach Out First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk with the organization before making any binding commitments. You\u2019ll want to learn if the organization is able and ready to accept and use your gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, learn what documentation you\u2019ll need to prepare. When you meet with a rep from the charity, be prepared to show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An estimate of the property\u2019s current market value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A record of your original acquisition of the property, including the price, date, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An estimate of the value added by any improvements you\u2019ve made to the property. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A conservation nonprofit may have a great reason to accept real estate. And some nonprofits, like Habitat for Humanity, are quite capable of putting homes to good use. Some other charities, too, accept gifts of real estate to resell for their value. They typically have detailed sets of rules for acceptance, which hinge on a board\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But most nonprofits would likely want the real estate to be sold, and the proceeds donated to the organization. Some charities simply don\u2019t have the resources to deal with donations of homes. Although a direct donation might be easier on you, selling the home and donating its liquidated value can be easier on a charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, it\u2019s best not to assume. Otherwise, if you give a home away (whether during or after your lifetime), an unprepared charity might disclaim your gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why would a charity turn down property? Perhaps it is not in marketable condition. Perhaps there are loans secured by the property. Perhaps there are other claims or conditions on the title that would make the transfer unacceptable to the organization. For example, some charities cannot accept a deed subject to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/the-life-estate-deed\/\">life estate<\/a>. Others can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After You Go: The Charitable Bequest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bequest is a gift of a person\u2019s property upon death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under federal tax law, bequests to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations can create tax deductions for a deceased person\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to check the state\u2019s laws too. A state will have its own requirements for spousal obligations, preferred deed types, and the necessary documents pertaining to a title transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, as with a gift during your lifetime, you\u2019ll want to heed the requirements and preferences of the specific receiving organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><em><strong>Thinking about making a bequest? Ask for the organization\u2019s bequest form. Set time aside to <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/dont-be-the-intestate-homeowner-write-your-will\/\"><strong><em>write a will<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em><strong> that includes the organization\u2019s full legal name, and describes your wishes.<\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Noble Deed: Elements of a Valid Gift &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be sure you\u2019re creating a valid gift deed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You, the donor (\u201cgrantor\u201d) must intend to make a<strong> present<\/strong> gift of your home and must <strong>deliver<\/strong> the deed to your recipient (\u201cgrantee\u201d), who must<strong> accept<\/strong> the gift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your gift deed must contain language that explicitly states there is <strong>no consideration<\/strong> (no value expected for the gift).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The new deed needs to include a complete <strong>legal description<\/strong>, copied precisely from the prior deed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;The deed must refer to the source, showing a <strong>chain of title<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;Any <strong>deed restrictions<\/strong> should appear on the deed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating the deed, be sure to have it <strong>recorded<\/strong> at the office of your county recorder of deeds. Recording makes it a <strong>public record<\/strong>, so anyone who would make a claim to the property will have notice of the transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After transferring the deed, obtain the receipt from the organization signed by its representative on official letterhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Nitty Gritty: Taxation Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"311\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-nitty-gritty-taxation-matters.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-nitty-gritty-taxation-matters.jpg 311w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/the-nitty-gritty-taxation-matters-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/other-income\/gift-tax-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">federal gift tax<\/a> for a transfer of an asset for no (or low) consideration. But, according to <em>The Tax Adviser\u00ae<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Gifts to charity are generally not subject to the gift tax but must be reported on Form 709 if they are made in the same year the donor makes taxable gifts that must be reported.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you give to a 501(c)(3) organization, you do not need to pay capital gains tax on the rise in value over the time you\u2019ve owned the home. Donating (rather than selling) a property that has risen significantly in value can therefore be very beneficial to the donor. Assuming you\u2019ve owned the home for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwabcharitable.org\/non-cash-assets\/donate-your-investments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than a year<\/a>, as <a href=\"https:\/\/habitatbroward.org\/blog\/donating-property-to-charity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Habitat for Humanity<\/a> of Broward County, Florida points out: \u201c[N]ot only do you not have to pay the capital gains tax, but you will even receive a charitable income tax deduction, based on the market value of your property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deduction applies for the tax year the gift was made. Just be sure to get a professional appraisal, to properly take your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/contributors\/non-cash-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tax deduction under the IRS rules<\/a>. Give a copy of the appraisal to the receiving organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are different rules by state as to whether state gift tax applies. And states have peculiar rules about other aspects of the gift, too. Imagine you\u2019re a Pennsylvania homeowner. Together with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/forms\/pennsylvania\/gift-deed\/\">Pennsylvania gift deed<\/a>, you\u2019ll need to attach the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacodeandbulletin.gov\/Display\/pacode?file=\/secure\/pacode\/data\/061\/chapter91\/s91.112.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">statement of value<\/a>, and all documentation required by the home\u2019s county. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/TaxTypes\/RTT\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pennsylvania charges a transfer tax<\/a> \u2014 not for inheritances, but usually for donated property. Both you and your recipient are responsible for paying it. If you don\u2019t manage this tax, the charity becomes liable for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Best Results, Consult With the Right People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because your own financial situation impacts your tax return, it\u2019s important to have a financial adviser review significant donation plans. This website offers general information, and is not a substitute for a case-specific advice. Certain environmental issues require extra documentation, per states\u2019 laws. And on top of all this, federal, state, and local reporting requirements can change. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, it\u2019s a good idea to contact an accountant and a lawyer in your own state for advice in advance of your commitment to donate real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Internal Revenue Service via <em>IRS.gov<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/contributors\/tax-information-on-donated-property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charities, Non-profits, Contributors \u2013 Tax Information on Donated Property<\/a> (Jun. 6, 2023).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Pennsylvania Department of Revenue: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/TaxTypes\/RTT\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Realty Transfer Tax<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">The Charitable Strategies Group at <em>SchwabCharitable.org<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwabcharitable.org\/non-cash-assets\/donate-your-investments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charitable Giving Insights \u2013 Appreciated Non-Cash Assets. A Tax-Smart Approach to Maximize Your Philanthropic Impact<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Sarah Sharkey for SmartAsset<sup>TM<\/sup> via <em>SmartAsset.com<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartasset.com\/taxes\/donating-real-estate-to-charity-tax-benefits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donating Real Estate to Charity \u2013 Tax Benefits<\/a> (updated May 27, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Justin Ransome, J.D., MBA, CPA, and Frances Schafer, J.D. for <em>The Tax Adviser\u00ae<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetaxadviser.com\/issues\/2010\/jul\/ransome-july2010.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Back to the Basics: Common Gift Tax Return Mistakes<\/a> (Jul. 1, 2010).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Melinda Sineriz for the National Association of REALTORS\u00ae via <em>Realtor.com<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/advice\/sell\/how-to-donate-a-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Donate a House \u2014 And Why You Might Want to Really Do It<\/a> (Jan. 28, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Deeds.com<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/charitable-donations-of-real-estate\/\">Charitable Donations of Real Estate<\/a> (Dec. 16, 2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">And as linked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>More on topics: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/house-gift-transferring-your-arizona-or-florida-home-through-a-gift-deed\/\">Gift deeds in Florida and Arizona<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pine-cones-and-coniferous-branches-on-table-near-white-plates-with-decor-6210869\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Douglas<\/a>, via Pexels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to donate a house? 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