Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can make a great gift to Loma Linda University Health.
Benefits of gifts of real estate
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of the real estate
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the value of the gift
- Leave a lasting legacy to Loma Linda University Health
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to Loma Linda University Health by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to Loma Linda University Health. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Types of real estate gifts
There are several types of real estate that can make an excellent gift to support our cause
- Personal residence or vacation home
- Income-producing properties such as a rental home, vacation property or commercial real estate
- Undeveloped land, farm and agricultural land or ranch land
- Land with significance, held to be protected or preserved
Contact us
If you have any questions about gifts of real estate, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.