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Real estate is the most overlooked charitable asset in Huntingdon County. A direct donation to a 501(c)(3) means no capital gains tax, no commissions, and a deduction based on the property's full fair market value.
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For many owners a long-held Huntingdon County property has gained far more value than any cash savings — which makes the property itself the most tax-efficient thing to give.
Donors who itemize can deduct the full appraised value of Huntingdon County real estate, often the single largest charitable write-off available in a given year.
A traditional Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County and the rest of Pennsylvania.

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Donors who itemize can generally deduct the fair market value of Huntingdon 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.
Often yes. Liens and unpaid property taxes add steps but do not automatically disqualify a gift. The receiving charity reviews any encumbrances during its assessment and explains how they affect the donation.
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.
Yes. A gift of real property to a qualified 501(c)(3) is generally deductible at fair market value if you itemize and have held the property more than a year. A qualified appraisal and IRS Form 8283 document the deduction.
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.
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.
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