Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to Civil Air Patrol.
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 Civil Air Patrol
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How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be donated to Civil Air Patrol by contacting our partner agency CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services) who will process your donation of real estate.
Click here for more information: https://gocivilairpatrol.careasy.org/real-estate-donation
Other considerations
- Mortgaged Property—Please contact us if the property you wish to give has existing debt or a mortgage. Indebtedness can affect your charitable tax deduction.
- Difficult Property Gifts—Certain properties pose challenges. We have adopted policies to limit the acceptance of certain kinds of real estate. Please check with us before making a gift of real estate so we can explain our gift acceptance policies.
- Capital Gains Tax—Check with us on the capital gains tax implications of your gift. You may also be interested in life income options.
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.
