Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, or commercial property can make a great gift to Catholic Foundation, Diocese of St. Augustine.
Benefits of gifts of real estate
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift
- Leave a lasting legacy to your Church
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to the Diocese of St. Augustine by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to the Diocese of St. Augustine and parish, school or a ministry may be made the beneficiary. You may also make your gift in perpetuity to the Catholic Foundation for any of these entities' permanent funds. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Contact us
If you have any questions about gifts of real estate, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.