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Give Kimberly Real Estate, Skip the Capital Gains

From Outagamie County farmland to a downtown Kimberly condo, almost any property can become a charitable gift. A donation skips the open market entirely, so there are no commissions to pay and no offers to wait on.

Outagamie County

County

7,432

Residents

Why a Kimberly Property Donation Makes Sense

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Avoid Capital Gains Tax

Sell an appreciated Kimberly 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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Support Causes in Outagamie County

Proceeds from your gift fund real programs — housing, youth services, food security — operating in and around Kimberly.

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Offload a Burdensome Property

Vacant homes, inherited houses, and tired rentals carry taxes, insurance, and upkeep. Donating a Kimberly property ends the carrying costs in one step.

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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.

No obligation. Confidential review.

501(c)(3) Organizations Serving Kimberly

Well-known 501(c)(3) charities serving Kimberly — local branches plus national organizations that accept real estate.

Human Services

St. Vincent de Paul

Offers food, housing assistance, and direct aid to neighbors facing poverty and hardship.

location_on217 E 2nd St, Kaukauna, WI 54130call(920) 766-9221
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Workforce & Jobs

Goodwill

Funds job training and employment placement programs through donated goods and community services.

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location_on1341 W Spencer St, Appleton, WI 54914call(920) 968-1660
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Human Services

The Salvation Army

Provides shelter, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and food assistance to people in crisis.

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location_on1525 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI 54952call(920) 886-3612
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Disaster Relief

American Red Cross

Delivers emergency response, blood services, and disaster recovery across the country.

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location_on181 E North Water St, Ste 204, Neenah, WI 54956call(920) 722-2871
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Youth & Community

YMCA

Runs youth programs, fitness facilities, and community services that strengthen local neighborhoods.

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location_on110 W N Water St, Neenah, WI 54956call(920) 729-9622

Why Kimberly Homeowners Choose Donation Over a Sale

A conventional sale in Kimberly is a project: repairs, staging, a listing agent, inspections, and a closing that can slip by weeks. For an inherited or vacant property, the carrying costs stack up the entire time.

A charitable donation collapses that timeline. The receiving charity handles title work and accepts the property as-is, so there is nothing to fix and nothing to show.

Your Kimberly Donation, Step by Step

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 Kimberly Valuation

Getting started is simple: share a few details about the Kimberly 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.

Kimberly Property Donation FAQ

Straight answers on donating real estate, the tax treatment, and what to expect.

Can I deduct the full value of an expensive Kimberly property in one year? expand_more

The deduction for real estate is generally capped at 30% of adjusted gross income in the year of the gift, but any excess carries forward for up to five additional years.

Can I donate a Kimberly property that I own with other people? expand_more

Yes, though every owner on the title generally must agree to and sign the transfer. Jointly owned and inherited properties are common donations once the co-owners are aligned.

Do I need an appraisal to donate real estate in Kimberly? expand_more

Yes. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal to substantiate a real estate deduction over $5,000, and the appraisal must be completed close to the donation date. The receiving charity can point you toward qualified appraisers.

What does it cost me to donate a property in Kimberly? 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.

My Kimberly 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.

What if my Kimberly property is worth less than I owe on it? expand_more

When the mortgage exceeds the property's value, a donation gets complicated and the usual deduction may not apply. The receiving charity reviews the loan balance early on so you know where you stand before committing.