Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
A gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift to Jewish Federation.
Here are some of the potential benefits:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation of the stock
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock
- Enjoy possible increased income
Make your gift today by electronic transfer!
It’s easy. Please visit our online stock donation form or contact us for delivery instructions to make a transfer from your brokerage account to Jewish Federation.
Send us your gift by mail
If you hold the stock certificate(s) yourself, mail them (unsigned) and a completed stock power form (PDF) to the address below. Sign a stock power for each certificate exactly as your name appears on the face of the certificate and mail the certificates and signed stock power to us separately via certified mail.
Jewish Federation
30 S. Wells St. #3069
Chicago, IL 60606
See detailed instructions on gifts of stock.