Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, or commercial property can make a great gift to John Carroll University.
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 John Carroll University
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to John Carroll University by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to John Carroll University. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Our Board of Directors has adopted policies regarding our acceptance of real property. Please check with us before making a gift of real estate so we can explain our gift acceptance policies.
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.