Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch or commercial property can be a great gift to Lamar University. The Lamar University Foundation serves as the preferred channel for private gifts to all areas of Lamar University to support its educational mission.
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
- Support Lamar University with a lasting legacy
How to make a gift of real estate
The Lamar University Foundation serves as the preferred channel for private gifts to all areas of Lamar University to support its educational mission. Your real property may be given to the Lamar University Foundation by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to the Lamar University Foundation. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Please contact us if you are considering a gift of real estate so we can explain our policies regarding acceptance of gifts of real estate.
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.
