How to Give - Stock
Stock fundraising is a critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like Golden Gate Area Council.
With over 60% of Americans owning stock and billions in stock donated to US charities every year, stock donations can make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Studies show that nonprofits that accept noncash assets typically grow 50% faster than those that do not and they grow 66% faster when they accept non cash securities such as stock.
Donating stock is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. We are excited about what the future holds in this space, and believe that we've just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.
Donate Stock
Making a stock donation to support Golden Gate Area Council enables us to support Cub Scout Day Camps, Summer Camps, community service projects, adult leader training, youth recruitment initiatives, and the essential management that ensures these opportunities are accessible to every young person in our community.
Scouting helps our children grow to become the best version of themselves. They learn skills and values for a lifetime. Support Scouting by making a charitable gift using donations from your charitable gift in Stock.
How do I donate Stock?
Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:
- Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form
- Enter your gift amount
- Type in your email and address info for the receipt
- Enter your brokerage account information
- Virtually sign & make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6-8 business days with The Giving Block's distribution partner. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
Golden Gate Area Council is a 501(c)3 corporation | EIN 94-1156249
Thank you for your interest in supporting the GoldenG ate Area Council. To contact us about making a stock donation, please send us an email at How to Give with the subject line, 'Stock Donation.'
All Stock donations made via The Giving Block are non refundable. We are not able to give refunds if you changed your mind or made the wrong decision.
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