The San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation

Your Charitable Future May Be in Your Possession
Right Now

You may own a piece of property right now that has a significant value for charitable giving! If the idea of donating real estate to charity is one you have not considered or even thought possible, you will benefit from learning more about The San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation, a supporting organization of The San Diego Foundation.

The Charitable Real Estate Foundation board of directors is a group of professionals with years of experience evaluating, marketing, and selling real estate. The Charitable Real Estate Foundation manages the receipt and subsequent sale of your property, and provides a simple way for you to reap the rewards of a charitable donation instantly.

A donation of real estate allows you to achieve your charitable goals and provides you with the maximum benefits allowed by law. There are many reasons why gifts of real estate are a flexible and beneficial option.

• You can attain a level of giving you might not have considered possible through an asset you own right now.
• You will receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by law when you contribute property to a public charity.
• You avoid capital gains tax with your gift of real estate.
• You can attain personal financial goals while supporting your favorite charity(ies).
• You may participate in an opportunity which allows you to diversify your assets and establish an income stream for your lifetime.
• You can begin to achieve your dreams of charitable giving immediately!

Types of Real Estate You Can Give A house or condominium An apartment building Undeveloped land A shopping center A vacation home A commercial or industrial building An undivided interest in real estate

The San Diego Charitable Real Estate Foundation Board of Directors Jack Raymond, Chair Murray Hutchison, Vice Chair Michel Anderson Daniel Herde Robert Kelly Lynn La Chepelle Paul Meyer Charles Miller Tomas Morales Jim Polak David Thomas

Your Giving Options
Once you decide to make your gift, there are several giving options you are able to choose from. The Charitable Real Estate Foundation will help you decide which of these options is right for you.

Call to Learn More
The Charitable Real Estate Foundation allows you to open the door to your charitable passions and enjoy the many rewards of philanthropy by making donations of real estate. You can take advantage of the expertise of The Real Estate Foundation Board of Directors and learn more about making gifts of real estate by contacting Berit Durler, Executive Dierctor of The Charitable Real Estate Foundation at 619-235-2300.

Attention Real Estate Professionals!
The San Diego Foundation invites you to share important information with your clients to help them avoid investment property capital gains taxes through our Charitable Real Estate Foundation (CREF) program. Foundation staff are available to provide a CREF program briefing to your agents at office meetings and one-on-one private meetings. For more information or to schedule a CREF presentation, please contact Berit Durler, Executive Director, at (619) 235-2300.