Members of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy staff specialize in real estate gifts and are well qualified to help you use your land to leave a legacy for future generations.

Depending on your situation, gifts of debt-free real estate are deductible at the full, fair market value on the day of the gift. Even better, there is no capital gains tax on the appreciation. Although an appraisal is needed to support your income tax deduction, you avoid the typical costs and delays associated with selling real estate.

Real estate that meets WPC's conservation objectives will be preserved in its natural state. Agricultural and timberland can be preserved for those uses. Other real estate, including homes, lots, and commercial property will be sold and the proceeds will benefit our conservation efforts.

Please Note: If you are considering a gift of land, we request that you notify us in advance so that we may discuss your intentions so to ensure that your gift is handled according to your wishes.

For more information, call 412-586-2356 or e-mail development at development@paconserve.org.