So in this case we are looking at a $7 million cash flowing asset in exchange for a $100k donation to a historical non profit in the area.

Garden of the Gods" is a donated 47 park that is craZY  CooL!!!

The property will easily pay for itself, including maintenance and capex, but it's considered a loss from a business standpoint because I'm donating the space to MANNAHOUSE.

We already donate to a lot of charities and our church, but we wanted something bigger that my business could "sponsor" and show the community that we're more than just a real estate office.

I see myself giving back to the community via donations, starting a foundation, and possibly opening up a homeless shelter in my hometown.

You have to donate to a qualified organization.

For others, it's to earn more to pass on or donate to charitable causes.

what fly-by-night "bank" will offer $40k loan on what is likely a property that should be donated to the fire department?  

I am not sure if you get any deductions on your taxes for the donation but you could always ask them.  

They would write fewer new, bigger loans if owners are de-centivised to sell, making less money, making less donations, and having huge impacts on the economic system.