Gifts of Real Estate
Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, ranch, or commercial property can make a great gift to South Dakota State University Foundation.
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 the South Dakota State University Foundation.
How to make a gift of real estate
Your real property may be given to South Dakota State University Foundation by executing or signing a deed transferring ownership. You may deed part or all of your real property to the South Dakota State University Foundation. Your gift will generally be based on the property's fair market value, which must be established by an independent appraisal.
Mortgaged Property - Please contact us if the property you wish to give has existing debt or a mortgage. Indebtedness can affect your charitable tax deduction.
Difficult Property Gifts - Certain properties pose challenges. We have adopted policies to limit the acceptance of certain kinds of real estate. Please check with us before making a gift of real estate so we can explain our gift acceptance policies.
Capital Gains Tax - Check with us on the capital gains tax implications of your gift. You may also be interested in life income options.
Jackrabbits Land Legacy
Create a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime by gifting land and land assets that go to support the academic and athletic programs most important to you at SDSU. Click here to learn more
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.