Home has never been more important.

Your gift will make a world of difference for Berkshire families. You will help protect homeowners and expand homeownership opportunities and repairs during the pandemic.

Please send your most generous gift now.

There are many ways to give, including stock, IRA, cars, and estate gifts, call to learn more at (413) 442-3181 ext. 3

ESTATE & GIVING

Donating appreciated equity can be a gift for both you and your favorite charity.

For many of us, the end-of-year holidays are a time to connect with loved ones, make family memories and give back to the charities that mean the most to us. It’s often an appropriate time to get your portfolio in shape and diversify where necessary as well.

Consider this: donating long-term appreciated securities has the potential to help you realign your portfolio and give back tax-efficiently to the causes you care about. When done right, your donation may have an even greater impact for the causes you care most about.

A gift for them, a (tax) break for you

Donating appreciated stock offers several benefits – chief among them, the ability to make a larger value donation than giving cash after liquidating. You can avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated amount that you would have incurred had you sold the stock, and you get a tax deduction for the full fair market value of your long-term capital gain asset – up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. Plus, as mentioned earlier, it’s a way to reduce a concentrated equity position and help bring your portfolio back in line with your goals.

Here are five benefits of donating appreciated stock:

The tax deduction for the market value of the donation
Federal capital gains taxes savings in the amount you otherwise would have incurred from selling the stock outright
An opportunity to rebalance your portfolio in line with your financial plan
As an alternative to gifting cash, you can donate stock and then repurchase identical shares, often resulting in a step up in cost basis
The ability to benefit a charity by the full appreciated amount of the stock

Donate a Car

Donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity's car donation program, to help support local families.

Your car donation is one more way that you can support our work in Central and Southern Berkshire County. When you donate to Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, we make it quick and easy. Your donation may also be a tax deduction.

We accept cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles, whether they are running or not. Towing is free! View this video to see how: Donate your old car to Habitat

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Top Rated Vehicle Donation Program by Forbes Advisor!

We're proud that Forbes Advisor listed Habitat for Humanity as one of the best vehicle donation programs! The ranking was based on the efficiency and impact our vehicle donation program has on our mission. This means each dollar from your vehicle donation will make an even greater impact right here in our community!

Why should I donate my car to Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity?

All net proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will support Habitat for Humanity and help local families here in our communities.
Your vehicle donation may qualify for a tax deduction.
It's fast and easy. Learn more about how vehicle donations work.

How do I donate my car in Berkshire County?

You can donate your car in 3 easy steps:

Start your donation online by navigating to our donation wizard, or call our hotline: 1-877-277-4344
Our team will ask about your vehicle, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN), and current mileage.
When your vehicle is accepted, schedule a day and time for us to pick it up.

What types of vehicles can I donate to Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity accepts all kinds of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorcycles, boats, planes, snowmobiles, farm equipment, and more. If you have any questions, feel free to call our team at 877-277-4344.

Can I donate a vehicle that does not run?

Absolutely! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it. But, it does need to have all tires inflated.

How much of a tax write-off do I get for donating my car?

When your vehicle is sold, that will determine the value. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may be eligible to deduct the full selling price. If your vehicle sells for $500 or less, you can deduct the "fair market value" of your vehicle up to $500. We recommend that you talk to your tax advisor to determine your personal tax deduction situation.

What paperwork do I need to donate my car in Massachusetts?

Cities and towns in Berkshire County will require a Certificate of Title in order to donate your car.
To complete your car donation, transfer your title by entering the name of the agency that processes our car donations, ADVANCED REMARKETING SERVICES, in the buyer/purchaser field. Then, PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.

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