Donate Stocks to Bridges For Youth
Why Donate Stocks?
"When you donate stock or mutual fund shares you have held for more than one year, you may deduct the full current market value of the investment on your tax return and avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciated value." - NYSSCPA.ORG
- Avoid paying hefty capital gains tax, which can be as high as 20% or more! And Bridges receives the full market-value of the stocks!
- Be able to make a last-minute tax-decuctible donation without having to deplete your savingings account.
- Help us help at-risk kids in southern Missouri by donating today!
How Do I Donate Stocks?
Call our office (417.864.4167) at Bridges For Youth to obtain the information you will need to enable your broker to make your donation. With this information you, with your broker, will be able to make a DTC transfer of securities to our stock broker at Scottrade.
Questions?
If you have any questions about donating stocks or whether or not a stock donation went through, please contact us at 417.864.4167.
Note: Bridges For Youth does not assume any responsiblity as a financial advisor and urges anyone interested in donating stock to talk to their financial advisor about said options.
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"I appreciate all the wonderful people who work and devote their time to help the kids."
Donna, a parent |
"Thank you! Working for my family is made possible from you and the Bridges program."
Erik, a parent |
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You will be blessed with your investment in these kids lives.",
Nancy, a parent of 4 |
"Thank you for helping my children to have a safe and wonderful learning experience with staff I trust—they are very nice and helpful."
Tabitha, a parent |
"[Bridges] helps our parents work."
Nick, age 10 |
"This [Bridges for Youth] center has made me feel happy and loved."
Nastazha, age 7 |
"Thank you for all your support!!"
Sami, age 7 3/4 |
"Oh my goodness... I love you! Thank you [for giving]. Keep Bridges centers open because they keep the youth off the streets."
Denise, age 17 |
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