Why land donation?

Give your land a future that matches the vision you had when you first bought it.

Selling isn\'t the only way to move forward. Donating land through DonateLand makes you a direct partner in charitable work while freeing you from the ongoing responsibility of a property that no longer fits your life.

Align unused assets with your values

Idle land becomes housing, outdoor therapy space, conservation acreage, or funding for programs you believe in.

Capture value without listing

Donation keeps you out of the listing cycle and ensures your land moves directly to a nonprofit that knows how to put it to work.

Remove risk and carrying costs

Property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, and liability exposure end the moment your deed transfers to the nonprofit.

Gain clarity faster

Our team evaluates your property, confirms eligibility, and produces a clear roadmap so you aren't left with unanswered questions.

What happens after you donate?

Nothing sits idle. Because we work directly for verified charities, land is quickly placed where it creates measurable outcomes.

Veteran housing & workforce training

Land sales and leases fuel Veterans Opportunity Program and similar partners focused on stable housing.

Conservation corridors

Rural acreage preserves wildlife habitat or becomes trail networks managed by local land trusts.

Community agriculture

Fallow farmland turns into community gardens or regenerative farming co-ops that create jobs.

Faith and education campuses

Churches, schools, and youth ministries put donated real estate to work quickly without new debt.

Veterans Opportunity Program (EIN 47-3763471) is one of many partner 501(c)(3)s that rely on land donors for mission-critical funding.

Land donation vs. holding or selling

We created a straightforward comparison so you can decide with confidence.

Holding the property

  • Ongoing taxes, insurance, and liability
  • No mission impact
  • Property management or travel burden

Listing the property

  • Showings, inspections, and repair requests
  • Agent commissions and unpredictable timelines
  • Sale timeline you can't control

Donating through DonateLand

  • Direct contribution to a vetted nonprofit
  • No commissions, no carrying costs, just impact
  • White-glove support from initial call to recorded deed

A note from our donors

“I stopped chasing buyers and watched the land fund a women\'s shelter instead. No listing, no stress.”

— Celeste, donated inherited woodland in Georgia