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Builds affordable homes alongside families in need across all 50 states and 70+ countries.
Real estate is the most overlooked charitable asset in Gloucester County. A direct donation to a 501(c)(3) means no capital gains tax, no commissions, and a deduction based on the property's full fair market value.
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Donors who itemize can deduct the full appraised value of Gloucester County real estate, often the single largest charitable write-off available in a given year.
A traditional Gloucester County sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
Vacant homes, inherited houses, and tired rentals carry taxes, insurance, and upkeep. Donating a Gloucester County property ends the carrying costs in one step.
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 Gloucester County and the rest of Virginia.

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Donors who itemize can generally deduct the fair market value of Gloucester 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.
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.
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.
Typically nothing out of pocket. The receiving charity generally covers title work, closing, and related costs, and there are no agent commissions on a donation.
Yes. Undeveloped land, empty lots, and parcels around Gloucester County are all eligible. Land is often a strong candidate to donate because it produces no income while still generating a property tax bill.
When the mortgage exceeds the property's value, a donation gets complicated and the usual deduction may not apply. The receiving charity reviews the loan balance early on so you know where you stand before committing.
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