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 Liberty University.
Benefits of gifts of real estate to Liberty University
- 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 Liberty University
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to Liberty University by executing and delivering a deed of gift transferring full or partial ownership to Liberty University. As noted below, your ability to make a gift of real estate is regulated by Liberty's Gift Acceptance Policy. Please contact us before trying to make a gift of real estate. Your tax reduction for your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
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.