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    Fine Art

    Let a painting, print, or sculpture you no longer display become a lasting investment in the people and communities we serve.

    Art that sits in storage can open doors instead. When you donate a painting, print, photograph, or sculpture to The Legacy Foundation, we work with established galleries and auction houses to realize its value — funding the arts, mentorship, and education programs at the heart of our mission. Gifts of appreciated art are often deductible at fair market value while sidestepping capital gains, making a well-chosen piece one of the most efficient gifts you can make.

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    You tell us about the gift

    Share the details below. It takes a couple of minutes, and there's no obligation.

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    We handle the logistics

    Our team confirms everything and arranges pickup, transport, and sale — you don't ship a thing.

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    You get your paperwork

    We send your receipt and any required IRS acknowledgment so your advisor can finalize your deduction.

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    Tell us about your gift

    Fair market value is the price the work would bring between a willing buyer and seller — informed by recent comparable sales, the artist's auction record, and the piece's condition and provenance. For art you'll claim above $5,000 the IRS requires a qualified appraisal by a credentialed art appraiser; for claims over $20,000 that appraisal must be attached to your return. We can refer you to qualified appraisers.

    Ownership history, any documentation (COA, gallery records), and current condition.

    The Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) (EIN 20-4557510). Non-cash gifts claimed above $500 require IRS Form 8283; gifts over $5,000 require a qualified appraisal, and for art valued over $20,000 the signed appraisal must be attached to your return. We sign the Form 8283 acknowledgment but cannot appraise your gift or provide tax advice — please consult your advisor.

    Common questions

    By a qualified appraisal reflecting fair market value. For art you claim above $5,000 the IRS requires that appraisal; above $20,000 the signed appraisal must be attached to your return. We provide the receipt and sign the Form 8283 acknowledgment; your advisor confirms the deductible amount.