Why Donate Stock?
Donating stock to a non-profit organization benefits you and the non-profit. If you donate a stock that has increased in value, neither you nor the non-profit will pay a capital gains tax. Your donation is also tax-deductible if you itemize your taxes.
Itemizing allows you to claim a deduction based on the value of the stock at the time of transfer (provided that you have owned the stock for at least one year and one day).
Once you have completed your donation, you will receive a written confirmation of your contribution for your tax records.
Consider Donating
- Stocks Owned For At Least One Year
- Successful Stocks
- Publicly-Traded Stocks
Donors obtain a larger tax benefit for stocks donated after 1 year. Stock sales are subject to capital gains taxes based on how long you have held the stock.
If you have held a stock for less than 1 year, then the tax benefits are reduced. We encourage you to donate stocks held for at least one year and avoid donating stocks held for less than one year
Stocks that have appreciated significantly are great to consider for a charitable contribution because they have a large capital gain at the time of sale. These are better stocks for a donation than stocks that have lost value.
It’s always best to donate a stock that trades on a public exchange because other stocks or assets are more complex security sales. Privately-held stocks, or restricted shares of public stock, are not ideal for charitable donations.
Safe + Easy Donation
Instructions for Donating Stocks:
Click the button below. Complete the Stock Donator form
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