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The CARS Real Estate
Donation Program

Turning Real Estate Into Real Revenue

Generate significant funding for your organization through real estate gifts. We manage the entire process – from evaluation to closing – ensuring a smooth experience for your donors and zero added burden for your staff. This program helps you expand your impact and welcome high-value, transformational gifts.

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Types of properties accepted

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Residential

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Commercial

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Land

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Farm

Benefits of the Program

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Full-Service Donation Management

We handle the entire real estate donation process, including donor support, property assessment, legal compliance, and fund distribution.

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No Sign-Up Fees

Your organization incurs no sign-up fees, making converting real estate gifts into meaningful funding for your mission easy.

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Expert Property Evaluation

Our team assesses each property to determine its viability for donation and ensures compliance with legal and financial regulations.

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Nationwide Reach

We accept real estate donations across the U.S., giving donors flexibility in how they support your cause.

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Custom Marketing Support

We provide promotional materials, donor outreach strategies, and digital assets to help your nonprofit raise awareness about real estate giving opportunities.

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Accept Sizable Donations Without the Risk

Managing real estate gifts can be complex and time-consuming. Our program simplifies the process and safeguards your organization from ownership-related risks by accepting donations under our own tax ID.

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Simplify Giving for Your Supporters

Real estate donations benefit both your nonprofit and your supporters. Whether offloading unwanted properties, reducing maintenance costs, or simplifying assets, donors gain tax advantages while we handle all logistics, including loans, liens, and closing costs.

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Turn Properties into Possibilities

Many nonprofits have strict requirements for acceptable real estate donations, causing them to turn down potential gifts. With the CARS Real Estate Donation Program, you no longer have to decline valuable contributions. 

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Become a Partner

Turn real estate donations into funding for your nonprofit.

FAQs

Once we receive your initial donation information, you will be assigned a donation specialist who will assist you throughout the process. You will also work directly with a real estate specialist who can assist with your specific property situation and keep you informed about the progress.
If you have any questions, you can contact our support team directly at 844-277-HOME (4663) Monday–Friday during regular business hours.
We will consider any type of property that has positive equity, a clear title, and no environmental issues. Common property types that are donated are land, estates, second homes, rental properties, and commercial real estate. Please note: Timeshares and mobile homes cannot be accepted.
Yes! Real estate donations are quickly vetted and converted to cash to support your nonprofit through a national real estate auction platform and a title company partnership. We make the entire process as streamlined and convenient as possible.
In order to donate property, we must have written consent from any and all property owners. Your letter of intent will outline the donation terms. The title report will show the related ownership information.
Yes. Prior to the auction, Giving Property will determine if the likely value exceeds the mortgage balance. The proceeds from the auction sale are then used to pay off any mortgage balance. Please note: In cases where an asset doesn’t have enough equity to result in a surplus, we will not be able to accept it.
All real estate donation tax deductions are based on the full appraised value, not the sale price. In most cases, donors may deduct the difference between the cash received and the fair market value based on an appraisal specifically completed to assess the value based on IRS guidelines. Donors may not deduct proceeds that were applied to pay off mortgages or back real estate taxes. The deduction can be carried forward up to five years following the year of sale.
*please consult your tax advisor as individual situations vary
Most property donations will be completed within 45 days. Our goal is to maximize the value of the property.
Donors do not have to pay any commissions. If the property is currently listed with a broker, Giving Property will pay the commission owed based on either the list price or the tax assessor value if there is no list price. All unpaid liens will be paid off at closing. The donor is generally not asked to pay anything out of pocket, and there are no closing costs to the donor. Prepaid property taxes and assessments will be remitted back to the donor at closing.
Giving Property does have the ability to process properties with environmental issues; however, only high-value assets would be considered due to the risk and complexity. We have investors specializing in environmental cleanup and often issue indemnities to sellers via complex insurance placements.
CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, operates the Giving Property real estate donation program. To learn more, visit our Giving Property About Us  page.