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Goodwill
Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.
location_on11 Elmwood Ave, Burlington, VT 05401call(802) 860-1472
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Your Burlington Property Can Fund a Greater Purpose
From Chittenden County farmland to a downtown Burlington condo, almost any property can become a charitable gift. A donation skips the open market entirely, so there are no commissions to pay and no offers to wait on.
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Why Donate Property in Burlington?
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One Documented Deduction
A Burlington sale generates a stack of settlement paperwork. A donation produces a single qualified appraisal and a charity acknowledgment letter — the two documents that substantiate the gift at tax time.
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Avoid Capital Gains Tax
Sell an appreciated Burlington property and the IRS takes a cut of every dollar of gain. Donate it instead and that capital gains liability disappears entirely.
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Support Causes in Chittenden County
Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Burlington.
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Featured Partner
MatchingDonors.com
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.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
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Donate property. Help save a life waiting for a transplant.
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.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
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See how much impact your property could make.
501(c)(3) Organizations Serving Burlington
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Burlington — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.
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Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross
Delivers emergency response, blood services, and disaster recovery across the country.
location_on32 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05401call(802) 658-6400
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Health & ResearchAmerican Cancer Society
Funds cancer research, patient support programs, and prevention education nationwide.
location_on45 Swift St, South Burlington, VT 05403call(800) 639-4411
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Housing & Urban DevelopmentHabitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs affordable homes alongside families working toward stable, long-term homeownership.
location_on400 Cornerstone Dr, Ste 315, Williston, VT 05495call(802) 872-8726
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
location_on75 Montcalm Ave, Plattsburgh, NY 12901call(518) 563-5431
Why Burlington Homeowners Choose Donation Over a Sale
A conventional sale in Burlington is a project: repairs, staging, a listing agent, inspections, and a closing that can slip by weeks. For an inherited or vacant property, the carrying costs stack up the entire time.
A charitable donation collapses that timeline. The receiving charity handles title work and accepts the property as-is, so there is nothing to fix and nothing to show.
What to Expect When You Donate in Burlington
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)
1
Property Valuation
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
2
Legal & Title Review
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
3
Deed Transfer
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
4
Fund Distribution
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Donation vs. Sale: The Burlington Math
A Burlington sale nets you cash, but only after agent commissions, closing costs, repairs, and capital gains tax are subtracted. What reaches your pocket is a fraction of the headline price.
A donation removes those subtractions. There is no commission and no capital gains event, and the charitable deduction is calculated on the property's full fair market value rather than the reduced net of a sale.
Real Estate Donation in Burlington: Your Questions Answered
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
How long does a Burlington real estate donation take? expand_more
Most donations close within a few weeks once title review and the appraisal are complete — considerably faster than a traditional listing in most markets.
Do I have to pay capital gains tax if I donate my Burlington property? expand_more
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.
How are the charities listed for Burlington chosen? expand_more
The organizations shown for Burlington are recognized public charities that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status and accept real estate gifts. Easy Real Estate Donation is an independent resource and is not affiliated with the charities listed; the list is provided so you can compare options.
My Burlington property may have environmental issues — can it still be donated? expand_more
Possibly. Charities accept properties with environmental questions but allow extra time for inspections and due diligence. Disclosing known concerns up front helps the receiving charity assess whether it can take the gift.
Why donate property instead of selling it and donating the cash? expand_more
Selling first triggers capital gains tax and sale costs, shrinking the amount left to give and to deduct. Donating the property directly skips the gain entirely and bases the deduction on full fair market value — usually the more efficient route for appreciated Burlington real estate.
Can I donate more than one Burlington property? expand_more
Yes. There is no limit on the number of properties you can donate. Each gift is appraised and documented separately, and donors with several holdings sometimes give more than one.
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