Gifts of Real Estate & Other Assets

Permanent Protection
Your generous gift ensures the permanent protection of the property, safeguarding it from development and preserving its ecological significance for generations to come.

Charitable Income Tax Deduction
You may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the land, providing immediate financial benefits while supporting a charitable cause.

Capital Gains Tax Relief
By donating appreciated property, you can eliminate capital gains tax that would otherwise be payable if you sold the land, maximizing the value of your gift.

Estate Tax Reduction
Removing the property from your taxable estate can help reduce estate taxes, allowing you to leave a larger legacy for your heirs or other charitable causes.

Relief from Management Responsibilities
Donating your land to IRLC frees you from the expense and responsibility of managing the property, allowing you to simplify your estate and focus on other priorities.

Donating Assets or Tradelands
In addition to gifts of conservation land, Indian River Lakes Conservancy also accepts gifts of other types of land, including properties without conservation value. These lands can be sold or traded, and the proceeds used to support our conservation efforts. Donors may still be eligible for tax benefits based on the fair market value of the property.