
American Cancer Society
Funds cancer research, patient support programs, and prevention education nationwide.
Charitable real estate gifts quietly fund some of the most important work across Eau Claire County. Your Altoona property can join that effort while delivering one of the largest deductions available in the tax code.
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A traditional Altoona sale means agent fees, staging, repairs, and months of open houses. A donation transfers title directly — none of that applies.
For many owners a long-held Altoona property has gained far more value than any cash savings — which makes the property itself the most tax-efficient thing to give.
Sell an appreciated Altoona property and the IRS takes a cut of every dollar of gain. Donate it instead and that capital gains liability disappears entirely.
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.
Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Altoona — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.

Funds cancer research, patient support programs, and prevention education nationwide.
Delivers emergency response, blood services, and disaster recovery across the country.
Builds and repairs affordable homes alongside families working toward stable, long-term homeownership.
Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.
Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.
Inherited real estate often arrives with emotional weight, shared ownership, and an unfamiliar maintenance burden. Selling it can mean coordinating among heirs and absorbing months of expenses.
Donating an inherited Altoona home converts it into a charitable deduction and a finished chapter — frequently the simplest resolution for a property no one plans to live in.
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.
Charities serving Altoona put donated value to work locally — funding housing programs, youth services, food assistance, and disaster readiness across Eau Claire County.
Choosing a nearby organization means the impact of your Altoona property is visible in the same community the property sits in.
Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.
Fair market value for a real estate deduction is established by a qualified appraisal, not by an online estimate or the tax-assessed value. The IRS requires that appraisal for property gifts above $5,000.
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.
A partial or fractional interest can sometimes be donated, but the tax rules are stricter than for a whole-property gift. If you are considering a partial donation, discuss it with your tax advisor first.
The receiving charity manages title searches, the deed transfer, and required filings. You provide property details and sign the transfer documents.
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.
Yes. You do not need to live in Altoona — or in Wisconsin — to donate property there. The receiving charity handles the transfer, and documents can typically be signed remotely.
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