Your gift helps local families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Donations support home construction, critical home repairs, neighborhood revitalization, and programs that help families build a brighter future.

There are many ways to support Baytown Habitat for Humanity, including:
• One-time donations (include link to zeffy donate to change lives page)
• Monthly giving through our HopeBuilders program (include link to hopebuilders)
• Donor-advised fund grants
• Gifts of stocks and securities
• Real estate donations, (subject to review and acceptance)
• Eligible IRA charitable gifts
• Memorial and tribute gifts
• Planned or legacy gifts through your estate or financial plans
Contact our office to learn more about the giving options available to you.

Baytown Habitat for Humanity is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Please consult your tax professional regarding the deductibility of your gift and your individual circumstances.

Yes! Tribute and memorial gifts are a meaningful way to celebrate a loved one, recognize someone special, or honor a life well lived while helping local families build safe, affordable homes. Contact us for assistance with making a tribute or memorial gift.

HopeBuilders are monthly donors who provide dependable, ongoing support for Baytown Habitat for Humanity. Recurring gifts help us plan ahead, sustain our programs, and continue serving local families throughout the year.

Yes. Gifts of appreciated stocks or securities may provide tax advantages while supporting our mission. Please contact our office for information about the transfer process and any applicable requirements. We also recommend consulting your financial or tax advisor before making your gift.

We may accept gifts of homes, land, commercial property, and other real estate, depending on the property and its suitability for our mission. Each potential gift is subject to review and acceptance. Please contact us to discuss the property and the next steps.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Baytown Habitat for Humanity. QCDs may offer tax advantages for eligible donors. Contact your IRA administrator or financial advisor to determine whether this option is right for you.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute assets to a sponsoring organization and recommend grants to eligible nonprofits, including Baytown Habitat for Humanity. Contact your fund administrator for instructions on recommending a grant to support our mission.

Planned giving allows you to include a charitable gift in your will, trust, or other financial or estate plans. By planning a gift to Baytown Habitat for Humanity, you can help support affordable homeownership and strengthen our community for future generations.

A planned gift is an opportunity to create a lasting legacy and reflect the causes that matter most to you. Your generosity can help future families access safe, affordable housing and support the long-term mission of Baytown Habitat for Humanity. Depending on the type of gift, there may also be financial or tax considerations for you and your family.

Planned gifts may include:
• Gifts through a will or trust
• Retirement account beneficiary designations
• Life insurance beneficiary designations
• Gifts of real estate
• Gifts of stocks or other securities
• Donor-advised fund successor designations or other planned charitable distributions,
where permitted

The best option depends on your personal wishes, financial circumstances, and estate plans. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional when considering a planned gift.

A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. It is one of the most common ways to leave a charitable legacy. You may choose to leave a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate to Baytown Habitat for Humanity.

Yes. Some donors choose to leave a percentage of their estate rather than a fixed dollar amount. This approach allows the value of the gift to adjust with the overall value of the estate. Your attorney can help you determine how to structure your bequest according to your wishes.

Yes. Depending on the account or policy, you may be able to name Baytown Habitat for Humanity as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other eligible financial asset. Some accounts also allow charitable successor designations. Contact your account administrator or financial advisor for details.

Not necessarily. Some planned gifts can be arranged by updating a beneficiary designation form with your financial institution, retirement account provider, or insurance company. A gift through a will or trust may require different steps. An attorney can help you determine what changes are needed to carry out your wishes.

Some planned gifts may offer tax advantages, depending on the type of gift and your individual circumstances. Tax treatment varies, so we recommend consulting your attorney, accountant, or financial advisor before making decisions about your estate or charitable giving.

While sharing your plans with us is not required, we would be grateful to know if you have included Baytown Habitat for Humanity in your estate plans. This gives us an opportunity to thank you for your generosity and helps us understand your intentions. We will treat your information with care and respect.

No. You are welcome to let us know that you have included Baytown Habitat for Humanity in your plans without sharing the amount. We appreciate the opportunity to thank you for your commitment to our mission, regardless of the size of your intended gift.

We would be happy to discuss ways to give and planned giving opportunities with you. Whether you are interested in supporting our work today or creating a lasting legacy, we welcome the opportunity to help you explore your options.