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Real Estate Donation

Donating Real Estate Made Easy!

Do you own an in-need of repairs house, or a multi-use, retail, or commercial building that's hard to sell? Need a tax deduction? Or maybe you want to free yourself from the costs, responsibilities, and burdens of ownership?

Year-round, the United Relief Foundation considers all types of real estate in all sorts of conditions within the city limits of Chicago or its neighboring suburbs.

1. Tell us about your property

2. We'll visit your property

3. We'll do the paperwork at no cost to you.

4. We'll close on your property in typically 14 to 30 days.

Donate Real Estate to help veterans in need

Good Deed Tax Deductible Donation

Regardless of the condition of your property or if it’s inherited, unwanted, in need of repairs, has code violations, or hard to sell, there is Good Deed value in serving veterans along with a nice tax deduction you’ll receive¹.

You Can Donate With Confidence

Founded in 2006, the United Relief Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Property donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). EIN 20-4374530

Easy Donation Process

Our volunteer real estate professionals will guide you through the donation process, attend to the details, and take care of the paperwork¹, at no cost to you. The donation `{`property transfer`}` process is typically completed within 14 to 30 days.

The United Relief Foundation and its representatives do NOT provide legal, financial, or tax advice. Real estate donors are advised to consult with legal and tax professionals regarding donating.

Real estate professionals, who donate their time and expertise to the United Relief Foundation, review real estate donations to ensure that the Foundation's service to those who served our country can benefit from the donation.

 

The type, condition, and location of the real estate will determine if the best benefit is in using or selling the property.

Should all your ownership papers be in order and the title is clear of any issues, it is possible to complete the donation process in as little as two weeks.

The fair market value of your property is determined by the appraisal of a qualified third-party appraiser.

A fair market value appraisal of your property will be necessary for your tax purposes. However, an appraisal is not necessary for the donation processes.

The United Relief Foundation is not allowed by law to recommend a third-party appraiser.

The United Relief Foundation, with the assistance of our donor legal and real estate professionals, takes care of all the paperwork and the typical closing expenses at NO cost to you.

You will receive a donation agreement to start the donation transfer process and then the closing documents for your signature to complete the donation.

Yes, we do consider and accept real estate even if it's in need of repairs.

Donate your house to the United Relief Foundation to help veterans in need

¹Even though the United Relief Foundation does its due diligence, we advise that you speak with your own professionals who are knowledgeable in the legal aspects and tax benefits of donating real estate. Richard A. Valentino, Attorney - United Relief Foundation.