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1-800-915-6789
legacy@defenders.org
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Washington, DC 20036
Defenders’ Awards
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
(Important reminders)
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DON'T
Don't sell stock first and then give Defenders of Wildlife the proceeds. Even though you are making a gift, the IRS will impose capital gains tax on your sale, eliminating a key tax benefit of this giving technique.
DON'T
Don't contribute securities that have declined in value. The fair-market deduction rule works against you: if you bought the stock for $50,000 and it's now worth $30,000, your charitable deduction will be limited to $30,000. You won't earn a capital loss by making the transfer to us, either.
INSTEAD
Sell the depreciated stock, claim the resulting tax loss as one deduction, then make a deductible cash gift to Defenders of Wildlife with the proceeds.
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.
