From Liability to Legacy: How One Real Estate Donation to Driving Successful Lives 501c3 Charity Revitalized a City

Donors also benefit by eliminating holding costs such as property taxes and insurance and avoiding the capital gains tax and depreciation recapture associated with selling the property

What was once a liability for its owners has become a symbol of community renewal and philanthropy. A defunct truck terminal in Saginaw, Michigan, unused for three decades, found a new purpose through a real estate donation to Driving Successful Lives (DSL).

Burdened by taxes, insurance, and maintenance, the terminal's owners faced mounting expenses with no viable sale due to capital gains recapture. Choosing to donate the property to DSL turned the tide, providing the company with tax deductions and ending ongoing financial drains.

DSL wasted no time transforming the blighted property into a community asset. Proceeds from the sale fueled charitable programs, including support for veterans, job placement assistance, and emergency aid for struggling families. "This donation not only alleviated financial stress for the company but also helped countless individuals regain stability and hope," said Mark Maupin, DSL's Director.

The revitalization of the terminal site is a testament to the power of creative problem-solving and giving back. Previous donors and beneficiaries have praised DSL for its dedication to improving lives through practical solutions.

"We encourage other companies to see the potential in donating unused properties," Maupin added. "It's a legacy move-for the company, the city, and the people we serve."

To learn more about turning liabilities into legacies, visit www.drivingsuccessfullives.org/real-estate.

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About Driving Successful Lives
On a nationwide quest to facilitate real estate donations and car donations, Driving Successful Lives ensures that veterans, homeless families, children, those grappling with addiction, and other nonprofits can benefit from the altruism of fellow citizens. With local representatives dedicated to assisting individuals throughout the entire state, including most major cities and communities, the organization proudly serves Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Livonia, Dearborn, Troy, Westland, Farmington Hills, Kalamazoo, Wyoming, Rochester Hills, Southfield, Novi, Taylor, Royal Oak, Pontiac, St. Clair Shores, Dearborn Heights, Kentwood, Battle Creek, Portage, East Lansing, Saginaw, Roseville, Midland, Lincoln Park, Muskegon, Holland, Jackson, Bay City, Eastpointe, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Southgate, Burton, Port Huron, Forest Hills, Auburn Hills, Allen Park, Holt, Garden City, Walker, Norton Shores, Wyandotte, Waverly, Okemos, Inkster, Romulus, Mount Pleasant, Marquette, Birmingham, Allendale, Hamtramck, Adrian, Ferndale, Haslett, Monroe, Trenton, Ypsilanti, Jenison, Cutlerville, Wayne, Hazel Park, Traverse City, Mount Clemens, Grandville, Northview, Berkley, Grosse Pointe Woods, Owosso, Fraser, Wixom, Harper Woods, Rochester, Sault Ste. Marie, Woodhaven, New Baltimore, East Grand Rapids, Coldwater, Escanaba, Riverview, Ionia, South Lyon, Clawson, Fenton, Niles, Grand Haven, Grosse Pointe Park, Sturgis, Muskegon, Heights, Highland Park, Cadillac, Big Rapids, Farmington, Comstock Park, Beverly Hills. https://drivingsuccessfullives.org/v-states/michigan/

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