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YMCA
Runs youth programs, fitness facilities, and community services that strengthen local neighborhoods.
location_on115 2nd St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372call(253) 840-8110
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Your Summit Property Can Fund a Greater Purpose
Donating real estate is not reserved for the wealthy. Any Summit 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 Case for Donating Summit Real Estate
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Avoid Capital Gains Tax
Sell an appreciated Summit property and the IRS takes a cut of every dollar of gain. Donate it instead and that capital gains liability disappears entirely.
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Work Only With Vetted 501(c)(3)s
Every organization listed for Summit is a pre-screened, IRS-qualified public charity equipped to accept real property.
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Give Your Most Appreciated Asset
For many owners a long-held Summit property has gained far more value than any cash savings — which makes the property itself the most tax-efficient thing to give.
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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 Pierce County
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Summit — 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_on1200 4th St NW, Puyallup, WA 98371call(253) 445-2855
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Housing & Urban DevelopmentHabitat for Humanity
Builds and repairs affordable homes alongside families working toward stable, long-term homeownership.
location_on4824 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409call(253) 627-5626
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Human ServicesSt. Vincent de Paul
Offers food, housing assistance, and direct aid to neighbors facing poverty and hardship.
location_on4009 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409call(253) 474-0519
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Human ServicesThe Salvation Army
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
location_on514 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405call(253) 572-8452
Donation vs. Sale: The Summit Math
A Summit sale nets you cash, but only after agent commissions, closing costs, repairs, and capital gains tax are subtracted. What reaches your pocket is a fraction of the headline price.
A donation removes those subtractions. There is no commission and no capital gains event, and the charitable deduction is calculated on the property's full fair market value rather than the reduced net of a sale.
How a Summit 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.
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.
What Happens After You Request a Summit Valuation
Getting started is simple: share a few details about the Summit 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.
Frequently Asked Questions for Summit Donors
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Can I donate vacant land or an empty lot in Summit? expand_more
Yes. Undeveloped land, empty lots, and parcels around Pierce County are all eligible. Land is often a strong candidate to donate because it produces no income while still generating a property tax bill.
Are there Washington 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 Washington specifics with a local tax advisor.
How do I start donating my Summit property? expand_more
Begin with the form on this page: provide a few basic details about the Summit 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.
Do I have to pay capital gains tax if I donate my Summit 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.
Is donating real estate in Summit actually tax-deductible? expand_more
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.
My Summit home is worth over a million dollars — is donation still worth it? expand_more
For high-value Summit 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.
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