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Gifts of Real Estate

This diagram represents how to make a gift of real estate – a gift that costs nothing during lifetime.

How It Works

  • You deed your home, vacation home, undeveloped property, or commercial building to The Wistar Institute.
  • The Wistar Institute may use the property or sell it and use the proceeds.

Benefits

  • You receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the real estate.
  • You pay no capital gains tax on the transfer.
  • You can direct the proceeds from your gift to a specific program at The Wistar Institute.