Making a charitable gift of real estate through your community foundation can help you turn your property gains into community good. Such gifts range from personal residences and vacation homes to rental properties, farmland, and commercially developed land – the value of your real estate may exceed that of any other asset you own.

With the help of your community foundation, you can use it to fulfill your charitable interests to a degree greater than you may have thought possible. At the same time you'll receive financial and tax advantages, such as avoiding estate taxes, and minimizing or eliminating any burden placed on your heirs.

You may choose to give real estate outright and receive an immediate tax deduction, or retain the use of the property during your lifetime and make a planned gift to your community foundation. You may also choose to convert real estate into a stream of income for the rest of your life by establishing a Charitable Remainder Trust or Charitable Gift Annuity with the community foundation. Doing this lets you transform a low-yield asset into a higher-yield, income-producing asset and claim a tax deduction for the charitable portion of the gift.

A gift of real estate must be professionally appraised to establish its fair market value. It is also assessed for compliance with our acceptance policies to make sure its resale will provide the appropriate value to community.

There is so much more we'd like you to know. For more information and ideas on ways to integrate your financial planning with charitable giving, ask your financial advisor or contact , Development Officer at 937.324.8773.