Bargain Sale

We purchase your property for less than fair market value. You receive cash and a substantial charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.

Do you have property that you would like to sell? Are you looking for a strategy to reduce your income taxes? A bargain sale might be the right strategy for you.

Benefits of a bargain sale

  • Avoid capital gains tax on your charitable gift
  • Receive a tax deduction that will reduce your tax bill this year
  • Take the cash received from the sale and reinvest it to create future income, save for retirement, buy new property or achieve other financial goals
  • Help EverTrue further our important charitable work

Bargain sale video

How a bargain sale works

  1. You sell EverTrue your property for a price less than fair market value.
  2. You receive cash from the sale.
  3. You can take a charitable deduction for the value of your gift which is the difference between the fair market value of the property less the sale price.
  4. While you may owe some tax on the sale proceeds you receive from EverTrue, the charitable deduction from your gift could offset some, most or all of your capital gains taxes associated with the sale.

More on bargain sales

A bargain sale may be accomplished even if you have a mortgage on your property. Because relief from indebtedness can have tax implications, please consult with your tax advisor prior to completing a gift of a bargain sale.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about a bargain sale, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.

Meet our Advancement Team

Jackie Hamilton CFRE
Vice President Advancement
Saint Louis, MO
[email protected]
314.300.3445
Rebecca "Becky" Zimmer. CFRE
Executive Director of Planned Giving
Saint Louis, MO
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314.262.8284
Stacy Klann
Executive Director of Development
Topton, PA
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717.440.9855
Erin Hentz
Director of Annual Giving
St. Louis, MO
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314.373.4081
Gina Timme
Director of Development
Saint Louis, MO
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314.373.4094
Ron Freiburghaus
Planned Giving Officer
Columbia, MO
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573.876.5803
Stephanie Holmes
Executive Director of Development
Peoria, IL
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309.683.1298
Christine Rutherford
Christine Rutherford
St. Louis, MO.
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314.262.8256