
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 Kaufman County. Your Kaufman County property can join that effort while delivering one of the largest deductions available in the tax code.
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Sell an appreciated Kaufman County property and the IRS takes a cut of every dollar of gain. Donate it instead and that capital gains liability disappears entirely.
For many owners a long-held Kaufman County property has gained far more value than any cash savings — which makes the property itself the most tax-efficient thing to give.
A traditional Kaufman County sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
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 Kaufman County and the rest of Texas.

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 Kaufman County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Donors who itemize can generally deduct the fair market value of Kaufman County real estate held longer than a year, up to 30% of adjusted gross income, with a five-year carryforward for any excess.
A qualified appraisal and IRS Form 8283 substantiate the deduction. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm the specifics with your own advisor.
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.
Most donations close within a few weeks once title review and the appraisal are complete — considerably faster than a traditional listing in most markets.
Fair market value for a real estate deduction is established by a qualified appraisal, not by an online estimate or the tax-assessed value. The IRS requires that appraisal for property gifts above $5,000.
Absolutely. Second homes and vacation properties are common donations — they often carry significant appreciation and ongoing costs that a gift resolves at once.
No. Donating the property directly to a charity means you never realize the gain, so the capital gains tax that a sale would trigger does not apply.
Residential homes, vacant land, commercial buildings, and multi-family properties can all qualify. Condition and title issues are addressed during review rather than disqualifying a property upfront.
Browse charities that accept real estate donations elsewhere in the state.