Gifts of Stock

Making a gift of stock to a charitable giving fund at the Community Foundation is an easy tax-wise strategy to meet your giving goals. Our team of charitable giving experts is here to make the process simple. You can avoid capital gains taxes while we seamlessly facilitate your gift of stock, allowing you to maximize your charitable impact.


“When we found out we could give stock to support our giving through the Community Foundation, it just made sense."

- Minoo & Rick Spellerberg

Benefits of Making a Gift of Stock

  • Making a gift of stock is simple. Follow these stock transfer instructions and contact our team with any questions.
  • You can avoid capital gains taxes on the transfer, allowing you to maximize your giving.
  • Additionally, the fair-market value of the asset can be deducted from your income taxes.