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Goodwill
Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.
location_on13920 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR 97223call(503) 624-8570
location_on Tigard, OR
The Tax-Smart Way to Give Tigard Property
Charitable real estate gifts quietly fund some of the most important work across Washington County. Your Tigard property can join that effort while delivering one of the largest deductions available in the tax code.
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The Case for Donating Tigard Real Estate
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Close in Weeks, Not Months
A Tigard 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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Work Only With Vetted 501(c)(3)s
Every organization listed for Tigard is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity equipped to accept real property.
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One Documented Deduction
A Tigard sale generates a stack of settlement paperwork. A donation produces a single qualified appraisal and a charity acknowledgment letter — the two documents that substantiate the gift at tax time.
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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 Washington County
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Tigard — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
location_on11563 SW Pacific Hwy., Portland, OR 97223call(971) 230-5300
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Housing & Urban DevelopmentHabitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs affordable homes alongside families working toward stable, long-term homeownership.
location_on16160 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Bldg C, Portland, OR 97224call(971) 279-6003
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Human ServicesSt. Vincent de Paul
Offers food, housing assistance, and direct aid to neighbors facing poverty and hardship.
location_on8101 SE Cornwell St., Portland, OR 97206call(503) 235-7837
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Youth & CommunityYMCA
Runs youth programs, fitness facilities, and community services that strengthen local neighborhoods.
location_on4317 NE 66th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98661call(360) 695-5770
What Happens After You Request a Tigard Valuation
Getting started is simple: share a few details about the Tigard 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.
How a Tigard Donation Works
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.
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Deed Transfer
The property is officially transferred to the charity. You receive IRS Form 8283 for tax deduction purposes.
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Fund Distribution
The property is sold and proceeds are distributed to your chosen charity to fund their mission.
Real Estate Is Tigard's Most Overlooked Charitable Asset
Most giving happens in cash, but cash is rarely a donor's most appreciated asset. Across Washington County, a long-held home can represent decades of untaxed appreciation that a cash gift will never match.
Donating that property directly — rather than selling it and giving the proceeds — keeps the capital gains tax out of the equation entirely and routes the full value to the cause you choose.
What Tigard Homeowners Ask Us
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
I have claimed depreciation on a Tigard rental — how does that affect a donation? expand_more
Selling a depreciated rental can trigger depreciation recapture taxed at a higher rate. Donating the property instead generally avoids that recapture, though the deduction may be adjusted for it — a point worth confirming with your tax advisor.
What does it cost me to donate a property in Tigard? expand_more
Typically nothing out of pocket. The receiving charity generally covers title work, closing, and related costs, and there are no agent commissions on a donation.
How large a tax deduction will donating my Tigard property produce? expand_more
For property held more than a year and given to a public charity, the deduction is generally the fair market value set by a qualified appraisal. The actual tax savings depend on your appraised value, income, and filing situation, so confirm the figure with your tax advisor.
What is the featured charity, and do I have to use it? expand_more
The featured partner is a 501(c)(3) experienced with real estate gifts. You are never required to use it — you can pick any charity you like. But if your main goal is the tax deduction and the convenience, and you would rather not research organizations one by one, asking to route your property to the featured partner is the simplest option.
Are there Oregon 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 Oregon specifics with a local tax advisor.
Does it matter what time of year I donate my Tigard property? expand_more
The deduction applies to the tax year in which the title transfer is completed. Donors aiming to claim it in a particular year often start early enough to leave room for the appraisal and title review before December 31.
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