The idea is simple: do good business, then do good with it.
It’s not the typical model. Some might even call it extreme. But extreme generosity is kind of our thing. If you’re a business owner wondering what’s next, or a founder looking for a future that honors your past, let’s talk about donating a hotel. It might sound crazy, but so does giving away 100% of profits.
FAQs from Hotel Owners
Deciding whether to keep, sell, or donate a family-owned property isn’t easy. But there are options that preserve your legacy, strengthen your community, and offer real tax advantages. Here are answers to common questions from owners exploring this path.
No. We accept properties with heart, potential, and a future. If it has strong bones, a compelling location, and a community it could serve—let’s talk. We’re builders too.
Because they’ve already done well—and now they want to do good. Because they believe wealth isn’t just for accumulation, but activation. And because no one really wants to see what they built sold off in pieces, or reduced to “formerly known as…” on Google.
We don’t erase legacy—we build on it. Many owners remain part of the story through named spaces, advisory input, or just being known as the one who made this possible. And when it comes to your team? We’re in the business of dignity. If they’ve built the place with you, we want them with us.
Peace of mind. A legacy with substance. And the knowledge that what you built won’t be bulldozed, gutted, or rebranded by a hedge fund. Instead, it becomes a living engine of good. Plus, depending on your situation, a charitable gift of this kind could be your most strategic exit—financially and generationally.
Because 100% of hotel profits go to charity, the better the businesses perform, the more impact they have. We’ve invested millions in improvements to The Inn at Stonecliffe, and have transformed Saint Johns into a championship golf resort—all to have a greater impact on the world.
It sounds crazy, we know. But for some owners, especially those thinking about succession or estate planning, donating a hotel to the Foundation is a way to turn a lifetime of work into a lasting legacy. Inspired by the extraordinary generosity of our founder, we welcome visionary owners to be part of something bigger: transforming hospitality into a force for good. Your property continues serving guests, but now it also serves a greater purpose—funding education, housing, and opportunity for those who need it most. It’s not giving it up. It’s passing it forward.
Interested in working with Humanitarian Hotels?
V.I.P. Managers, Contact: morgan@pultefamilyfoundation.org
