
Habitat for Humanity International
Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
Charitable real estate gifts quietly fund some of the most important work across Rockland County. Your Rockland County property can join that effort while delivering one of the largest deductions available in the tax code.
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A traditional Rockland County sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
Donors who itemize can deduct the full appraised value of Rockland County real estate, often the single largest charitable write-off available in a given year.
Every organization listed for Rockland County is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity equipped to accept real property.
Turn your property into a second chance at life.
MatchingDonors.com is a 501(c)(3) that connects patients in need of a transplant with living altruistic organ donors — the first organization to facilitate an organ transplant through the internet. Real estate gifts are converted into operating support, helping patients find a match in months instead of years on the national waiting list.
Real estate gifts routed to MatchingDonors.com receive prioritized handling — clear title transfer, fair-market-value appraisal, and a deduction letter inside 60 days. Proceeds fund the matching platform that has connected over 15,000 registered donors with patients in need.
See how much impact your property could make.
Vetted 501(c)(3) charities ready to accept real estate proceeds from donors across Rockland County and the rest of New York.

Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
Protects ecologically important lands and waters across the United States and globally.
Provides mentorship, after-school programs, and safe spaces for young people nationwide.
The largest U.S. hunger-relief network, sourcing food for 200 member food banks.
Delivers humanitarian aid, blood donation, and disaster recovery across the country.
Choose a city in Rockland County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Qualified charities accept far more than single-family homes. Condominiums, multi-family buildings, vacant land, commercial space, and even fractional interests are all candidates for donation in Rockland County.
Property with a mortgage, title complications, or deferred maintenance can still qualify — those details are worked out during the review stage, not before.
A transparent, four-step process ensures a smooth transition from property to philanthropy. (The exact process may differ between organizations, these are the general phases)
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
The deduction for real estate is generally capped at 30% of adjusted gross income in the year of the gift, but any excess carries forward for up to five additional years.
Yes, though every owner on the title generally must agree to and sign the transfer. Jointly owned and inherited properties are common donations once the co-owners are aligned.
Absolutely. Second homes and vacation properties are common donations — they often carry significant appreciation and ongoing costs that a gift resolves at once.
Yes. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal to substantiate a real estate deduction over $5,000, and the appraisal must be completed close to the donation date. The receiving charity can point you toward qualified appraisers.
Yes. A gift of real property to a qualified 501(c)(3) is generally deductible at fair market value if you itemize and have held the property more than a year. A qualified appraisal and IRS Form 8283 document the deduction.
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