Gifts of real estate—including personal residences, commercial buildings, farms, and parcels of land—can be an extremely advantageous way to give to World Vision Charity. Gifts of real estate qualify for a charitable income tax deduction based on the appraised fair market value of the property, regardless of what you originally paid for it. You may deed the property outright to the Charity, establish a life-income arrangement (such as a Charitable Remainder Trust), or even transfer ownership while retaining the right to reside on the property for the rest of your life or a term of years, after which it reverts to the Charity (called a "Retained Life Estate").

It is also possible to gift a fractional interest (called an "undivided interest") in real estate. If there is an outstanding mortgage on your property, you may want to explore a Charitable Bargain Sale, which would allow you to satisfy the mortgage, take a charitable deduction for the gift portion of the property, and receive income payments for life or a term of years.

Testamentary gifts of real estate through your will are also welcome. Since gifts of real estate can involve issues of valuation, environmental liability, pre-arranged sale, and other issues, they should be carefully reviewed by legal and tax counsel before proceeding. Email the World Vision Gift Planning Department, or complete the personal illustration form so that we can assist you.

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Appreciated Securities
Bequests
Continuous Child Care Sponsorship Agreement
Pooled Income Funds
Charitable Gift Annuities
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Lead Trusts
Retained Life Estates
Charitable Bargain Sales
Charitable Vision Fund (a Donor Advised Fund)
Advisor-Managed Donor Advised Fund

Gifts of Other Assets

How to give other assets, such as: Retirement Plans, Real Estate, Closely-Held Stock, Partnership Interests, Tangible Personal Property, and Life Insurance.