In-kind services (Business and community support)
As a corporation, if you have resources or services that you can donate to lessen Bend Habitat’s project expenses (e.g. excavation, plumbing), the IRS may allow a tax deduction for all or part of the cost. We welcome community business support. If you would like to donate construction supplies, materials or labor, you can contact Ken Ellenberg, Marketing/Development Coordinator (541.385.5387x229), or you can call Glen McClean, Construction Manager (541.815.7999).

Real estate
Gifts of appreciated real estate to Bend Habitat are like gifts of appreciated stock. If you have owned the property for more than one year, the IRS allows you to deduct the contribution as a charitable donation at fair-market value and avoid capital gains taxes.

Stocks & Bonds
You may donate stocks or bonds to Bend Habitat. If you have owned an appreciated security for more than one year, you may deduct the full fair-market value as a charitable contribution, and avoid capital gains taxes.

Insurance
The contribution of life insurance is a unique gift. As owner of a policy, you may assign ownership of the policy to Bend Area Habitat for Humanity, or you may name Bend Habitat as a beneficiary of the policy. The charitable contribution tax benefit to you is the cost basis of the policy. Ongoing premiums on a gifted life insurance policy also qualify for tax deductions.

Personal Property
You may also donate tangible personal property to Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. For example, gifts may include antiques, rare books, artwork, vehicles, boats, or RVs. Depending on the nature of the gift, all or part of the value of the charitable contribution may be considered for a tax deduction.

Bequest awareness or planned giving opportunities are also another way to financially contribute to Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. Please consult your attorney or accountant to find out more about the various ways to support affordable housing in perpetuity.

If you have ANY questions about the above donation methods, please contact the Marketing/Development Coordinator, Ken Ellenberg @ 541-395.5387 extension 229 or email kellenberg@bendhabitat.org.

Home Sponsorships
If you would like to get involved with a home sponsorship, click here to see how to get involved.

Team Building is another fun way to get involved with Bend Area Habitat for Humanity. You can bring out a team of employees to the construction site, learn new skills AND support the building of simple, decent, affordable housing in Bend (click here for more information).