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Defenders of Wildlife tax ID number:

53-0183181

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Defenders’ Awards

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Gifts of Business Interests

Closely held stock

How it works

You give shares of closely-held stock to Defenders of Wildlife.

Defenders of Wildlife offers the stock back to your company for redemption or re-purchase and uses the proceeds for its programs.

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Benefits

  • You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the appraised value of your shares, even if their original value was close to zero.
  • You pay no capital gains tax on any appreciation that has taken place in the shares.
  • Under certain conditions, you may be able to use closely-held shares to fund a life-income arrangement, such as a FLIP Unitrust.
  • You can have the satisfaction of making a significant gift that benefits both you and Defenders of Wildlife during your lifetime.


For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1-800-915-6789 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.






The material presented on this web site is not offered as legal or tax advice. Please review calculations of tax benefits with planned giving staff to ensure that they reflect current interest rates and other assumptions. And, seek the counsel of your tax advisor, attorney and/or financial planner to review tax calculations and ensure that a contemplated gift is appropriate for your situation.