Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
A gift of appreciated stocks or bonds is an easy way for you to make a gift to your church or a United Methodist ministry. And if your church is not able to accept those securities directly, the foundation can assist you in making that gift.
Flowchart: Donor makes a gift of stocks or bonds to United Methodist Ministries.
Benefits of gifts of stocks and bonds
- Avoid paying capital gains tax.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Further the missions you value most.
Make your gift today by electronic transfer!
Please contact us for delivery instructions if you'd like assistance in making a transfer from your brokerage account.
Send your gift by mail
If you hold securities in certificate form, you will need to use two envelopes to complete your gift. In the first, place the unsigned stock certificate(s). In the other, include a signed stock power for each certificate. You may obtain this from your broker or bank. Please remember to use certified mail.
