Human Services
St. Vincent de Paul
Offers food, housing assistance, and direct aid to neighbors facing poverty and hardship.
location_on40 N B St, San Mateo, CA 94401call(650) 294-8912
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Hillsborough Real Estate Can Do More Than Sell
Charitable real estate gifts quietly fund some of the most important work across San Mateo County. Your Hillsborough property can join that effort while delivering one of the largest deductions available in the tax code.
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Why a Hillsborough Property Donation Makes Sense
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Offload a Burdensome Property
Vacant homes, inherited houses, and tired rentals carry taxes, insurance, and upkeep. Donating a Hillsborough property ends the carrying costs in one step.
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No Commissions, No Showings
A traditional Hillsborough sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
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Support Causes in San Mateo County
Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Hillsborough.
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Featured Partner
MatchingDonors.com
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.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
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Donate property. Help save a life waiting for a transplant.
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.
10,000+ patients helped finding a living donor since 2004
Request a Property Valuation
See how much impact your property could make.
Choose a Cause Serving San Mateo County
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Hillsborough — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.
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Workforce & JobsGoodwill
Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.
location_on1215 California Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010call(650) 373-1235
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Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross
Delivers emergency response, blood services, and disaster recovery across the country.
location_on1710 Trousdale Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010call(650) 259-1750
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Youth & CommunityYMCA
Runs youth programs, fitness facilities, and community services that strengthen local neighborhoods.
location_on1486 Huntington Ave, Ste 100, South San Francisco, CA 94080call(650) 276-4101
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
location_on409 S Spruce Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080call(650) 266-4591
What Happens After You Request a Hillsborough Valuation
Getting started is simple: share a few details about the Hillsborough property and request a free, no-obligation valuation. There is no commitment at this stage and no cost to ask.
From there, a qualified 501(c)(3) equipped to accept real estate reviews the property and handles the appraisal coordination, title work, and closing directly with you. Easy Real Estate Donation connects you with that organization — the donation itself is completed between you and the charity.
What Happens After You Donate in Hillsborough
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)
1
Property Valuation
Your charity will conduct a preliminary assessment of your property's market value and suitability for donation.
2
Legal & Title Review
Their experts handle title searches, environmental checks, and prepare all necessary transfer paperwork.
3
Deed Transfer
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
4
Fund Distribution
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Commercial Buildings and Rentals in Hillsborough
Income property comes with a workload — tenants, repairs, vacancies, and the bookkeeping that follows. When a Hillsborough owner is ready to step back, a sale can mean capital gains tax plus depreciation recapture.
Donating the building instead routes its full value to charity and ends the management role in a single transfer. Existing leases and the property's condition are reviewed by the receiving charity during assessment.
Real Estate Donation in Hillsborough: Your Questions Answered
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
My Hillsborough home is worth over a million dollars — is donation still worth it? expand_more
For high-value Hillsborough properties the case is often stronger: the larger the unrealized gain, the more capital gains tax a donation avoids, and the larger the fair-market-value deduction.
How do I start donating my Hillsborough property? expand_more
Begin with the form on this page: provide a few basic details about the Hillsborough property and request a free valuation. From there you are connected with a qualified 501(c)(3) that handles the appraisal, title transfer, and closing directly with you.
Can I donate a vacation home or second property in Hillsborough? expand_more
Absolutely. Second homes and vacation properties are common donations — they often carry significant appreciation and ongoing costs that a gift resolves at once.
Can I donate more than one Hillsborough property? expand_more
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.
If I request a valuation for my Hillsborough property, am I committing to donate? expand_more
No. A valuation request is informational and carries no cost or obligation. You can review the estimate and decide whether a donation makes sense for you.
Does my Hillsborough property need to be in good condition to donate it? expand_more
No. Charities that accept real estate routinely take properties that need repairs, including distressed or uninhabitable buildings. Condition is reflected in the appraised value rather than ruling a property out.
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