Donating stock to Children’s Safety Centers is a meaningful, effective way to child abuse in our community. It makes good financial sense, too. Giving stock held more than 12 months offers a two-fold tax savings.

First, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value of your stock. In addition, you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. Subtracting the tax savings from what you originally paid for the stock can result in a gift that costs just pennies on the dollar. This is an excellent option for stock that has appreciated substantially in value.

If you are interested in donating stocks, bonds, or other appreciated property, please contact Teri McLaughlin, Executive Director, at 651-774-4990.