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Goodwill
Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.
location_on12955 SW 112th St, Miami, FL 33186
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Donate The Crossings Real Estate, Support a Cause You Choose
Donating real estate is not reserved for the wealthy. Any The Crossings owner with appreciated property, a parcel they no longer need, or a building they are done managing can give it to a 501(c)(3) and claim the deduction.
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The Upside of Donating in The Crossings
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Close in Weeks, Not Months
A The Crossings property can sit listed for a full season before it closes. A charitable transfer typically wraps in weeks once title review is complete.
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A Fair-Market-Value Deduction
Donors who itemize can deduct the full appraised value of The Crossings real estate, often the single largest charitable write-off available in a given year.
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Work Only With Vetted 501(c)(3)s
Every organization listed for The Crossings is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity equipped to accept real property.
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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.
501(c)(3) Organizations Serving The Crossings
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving The Crossings — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.
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Youth & CommunityYMCA
Runs youth programs, fitness facilities, and community services that strengthen local neighborhoods.
location_on9355 SW 134th St, Miami, FL 33176call(305) 254-0310
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
location_on9790 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33165call(305) 554-9669
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Housing & Urban DevelopmentHabitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs affordable homes alongside families working toward stable, long-term homeownership.
location_on3800 NW 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 33142call(305) 634-3628
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Disaster ReliefAmerican Red Cross
Delivers emergency response, blood services, and disaster recovery across the country.
location_on1452 N Krome Ave, Florida City, FL 33034call(305) 248-2024
Commercial Buildings and Rentals in The Crossings
Income property comes with a workload — tenants, repairs, vacancies, and the bookkeeping that follows. When a The Crossings 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.
From The Crossings Property to Philanthropy
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.
Giving Back Close to Home in Miami-Dade County
Charities serving The Crossings put donated value to work locally — funding housing programs, youth services, food assistance, and disaster readiness across Miami-Dade County.
Choosing a nearby organization means the impact of your The Crossings property is visible in the same community the property sits in.
What The Crossings Homeowners Ask Us
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Are there Florida state tax benefits for donating real estate? expand_more
State tax treatment of charitable gifts varies — some states offer their own deduction or credit and others do not. Because the rules differ, confirm the Florida specifics with a local tax advisor.
Do I have to pay capital gains tax if I donate my The Crossings property? expand_more
No. Donating the property directly to a charity means you never realize the gain, so the capital gains tax that a sale would trigger does not apply.
What if I take the standard deduction instead of itemizing? expand_more
A charitable deduction only lowers your taxes if you itemize. If you take the standard deduction, a property gift still avoids capital gains and ends the carrying costs, but the charitable write-off itself would not apply — your tax advisor can weigh this for your situation.
Who handles the paperwork and title transfer? expand_more
The receiving charity manages title searches, the deed transfer, and required filings. You provide property details and sign the transfer documents.
Can I donate a The Crossings property that still has a mortgage? expand_more
Often yes, though a mortgage adds complexity and can affect the deduction. The charity will review the outstanding loan balance during the assessment stage.
My The Crossings property may have environmental issues — can it still be donated? expand_more
Possibly. Charities accept properties with environmental questions but allow extra time for inspections and due diligence. Disclosing known concerns up front helps the receiving charity assess whether it can take the gift.
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