Real Estate Gifts

By donating all or part of your property to the National Geographic Society, you may be able to receive an income tax deduction and reduce your capital gains tax while supporting the Society’s vital work.

How It Works

  • You deed or bequeath your property, such as a home, vacation home, commercial building or investment property, to the National Geographic Society.
  • The National Geographic Society will sell the property and use the proceeds to support vital programs.
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Benefits

  • You receive an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the real estate.
  • You may reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes owed on an asset.
  • You have the potential to support our work with a larger gift than you could during your lifetime.
  • You will create a lasting gift to help us support our Explorers who are dedicated to our mission to use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
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