Gifts of Real Estate
Make a lasting difference in a child’s life by supporting a cause you care about.
Maximize the impact of your assets with our smart, tax-wise giving options.
Discover how giving can benefit both you and the children we serve through valuable tax advantages.
Make a Transformational Gift With Real Estate
A gift of appreciated real estate — such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland or commercial building — can make a powerful impact at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, helping children receive free, life-changing medical care.
Potential Benefits of Donating Real Property
- Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction
- Leave behind a legacy that transforms lives
- Free yourself from the burden of managing or selling property
How to Make a Gift of Real Estate
You may donate part or all of your property to Fresh Start Surgical Gifts by executing a deed transferring ownership. Your gift is generally based on the property’s fair market value, which must be determined by a qualified, independent appraisal.
Have a Property With a Mortgage?
If your property has an existing mortgage or debt, please contact us to discuss your options. We can help you understand the tax implications, explore life income alternatives and ensure your gift is structured to best meet your goals.
Additional Resources
- Download our Gifts of Home PDF for more information
- Download our Gifts of Real Estate PDF for more information
This is a personal financial decision, and we respect your privacy — we won’t reach out unless you ask us to. But if you’d like to connect, we’d truly love to hear from you.
Have questions or want to talk more?
Contact Michelle Pius at 760.448.2018 or email Michelle@FreshStart.org.
*Nothing in this material creates an obligation on the part of any donor, nor does it constitute a binding agreement. Planned gifts are subject to acceptance in accordance with the organization’s gift acceptance policies and applicable law.