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Helps people transition out of homelessness and poverty through housing and supportive services across LA County.
When a Humboldt County property no longer fits your plans, the open market is not the only exit. A direct gift to a qualified charity avoids capital gains tax, skips commissions, and turns the asset into charitable impact across Humboldt County.
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Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Humboldt County.
A property donation in Humboldt County skips the public listing, the open houses, and the price history that a sale leaves on the record.
A traditional Humboldt County sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
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 Humboldt County and the rest of California.

Helps people transition out of homelessness and poverty through housing and supportive services across LA County.
The Bay Area's largest regional organization protecting and restoring San Francisco Bay.
Empowers vulnerable youth through shelter, education, and mentorship programs.
Provides food, clothing, and family support services across the Sacramento region.
Protects coastal waters and watersheds across Greater Los Angeles, from the mountains to the sea.
Choose a city in Humboldt County to see local charities that accept real estate donations.
Donors who itemize can generally deduct the fair market value of Humboldt 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.
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.
Fair market value for a real estate deduction is established by a qualified appraisal, not by an online estimate or the tax-assessed value. The IRS requires that appraisal for property gifts above $5,000.
Yes, though every owner on the title generally must agree to and sign the transfer. Jointly owned and inherited properties are common donations once the co-owners are aligned.
A partial or fractional interest can sometimes be donated, but the tax rules are stricter than for a whole-property gift. If you are considering a partial donation, discuss it with your tax advisor first.
The receiving charity manages title searches, the deed transfer, and required filings. You provide property details and sign the transfer documents.
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