Property Donation Guide

How Donors, Churches, and Nonprofits Can Release Burdens, Honor Intentions, and Create Impact Through Property Donations

By: Brad DeGraw, Emma DeGraw

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A Practical Guide to Donating Real Estate Ethically

Many property owners reach a point where selling no longer makes sense.

The land may be unwanted, underused, difficult to manage, or emotionally complicated. Others want to give generously—but hesitate because real estate donations feel confusing, risky, or poorly explained. Nonprofits and churches, meanwhile, often decline property gifts because they lack clear processes to evaluate costs, risks, and long-term impact.

This guide exists to bring clarity to that moment of decision.

The Property Donation Guide explains how donating property to charity actually works—without hype, pressure, or promises. It is written for donors, nonprofits, churches, and advisors who want a grounded understanding of real estate gifts and the responsibilities they carry.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• How donating land or real estate to a nonprofit works in practice

• When a property donation may—or may not—be a good idea

• How nonprofits evaluate donated property and real estate gifts

• Common mistakes donors and organizations make with property donations

• How unwanted or low-value property can still create meaningful outcomes

• How to approach charitable real estate planning with care and integrity

This book does not offer legal or tax advice. Instead, it provides the context and questions you need before engaging attorneys, CPAs, or nonprofit partners—so you can move forward with confidence and avoid regret.

Whether you are:

• A property owner considering donating land or real estate

• A church or nonprofit evaluating property gifts

• An advisor seeking clearer frameworks for charitable giving

• Or someone exploring ethical alternatives to selling unwanted property

…the Property Donation Guide offers a calm, practical starting point.

The goal is simple:
Better decisions. Fewer surprises. Stronger outcomes for everyone involved.