Maximize the impact of your real estate by turning it into a charitable gift that supports the causes you care about.
What to Give
WaterStone offers flexible options for donating real estate. By contributing appreciated property before a sale, you can avoid capital gains taxes and make a lasting charitable impact.
Investment homes,
vacation properties, and more.
Business buildings,
income-producing rental properties, and more.
Farm land, ranches,
undeveloped property, and more.
With WaterStone, you can give a portion or all of your real estate before a sale, unlocking significant tax benefits like a charitable deduction and the elimination of capital gains taxes. Whether it’s a commercial building, residential property, or raw land, your real estate becomes a resource for charitable impact.
As the proceeds from your real estate gift grow tax-free
within WaterStone’s platform, your original contribution continues to increase in impact. Your real estate transforms into a lasting legacy, benefiting the causes that matter to you well into the future.
Whether the property is sold or continues to generate income, you can recommend grants to your chosen charities. WaterStone can receive rental or lease distributions from the property, allowing you to support causes you care about. With tools like a Charitable Remainder Trust or Giving Fund, you have flexible options to align your giving with both your charitable and financial goals.
Convert appreciated assets into lifetime income while securing significant tax benefits and supporting the causes you care about.
Simplify your charitable giving with a tax-efficient donor-advised fund that allows you to give strategically and grow your impact over time.
Preliminary Due Diligence
Evaluation
Obtain a qualified appraisal to determine fair market value
Transfer Insurance
Once these steps are complete, work with our team of experts to ensure a smooth transfer via warranty deed so your gift can make the greatest charitable impact
Transform Real Estate into a Lasting Legacy
Eliminate capital gains taxes by donating real estate before a sale, with immediate tax deductions based on the full appraised value.
Donate a partial or full interest in your property without needing an immediate sale, allowing for long-term strategic planning.
Recommend grants to charities at your discretion, either immediately or over time, to ensure your contributions align with your goals.
Convert real estate assets into a charitable legacy, supporting your chosen causes for years to come.
Proceeds from the sale grow tax-free within WaterStone, enabling you to maximize the long-term impact of your gift.
WaterStone Solutions
Tailored Strategies to Maximize the Impact of Charitable Contributions
Provide income for life while supporting causes you care about with tax benefits.
A flexible, tax-efficient way to give now and support your favorite charities over time.
A way for churches and nonprofits to manage contributions and support their mission.
Download Our Guide to Real Estate Giving
Maximize Your Charitable Impact Today
Diverse Asset Options to Maximize the Impact of Your Charitable Giving
Donate business ownership to reduce taxes and support your favorite causes.
Optimize cash and securities for tax-efficient charitable giving.
Are You a Financial Advisor?
At WaterStone, we know your expertise is the key to unlocking your clients’ charitable potential. Our process makes it simple for you to lead the way. While we handle the complexities—from strategy to implementation—you stay in control of their investments. Together, we help your clients achieve their financial and charitable dreams, making you the trusted guide they rely on.
