Gifts of Securities
Gift of Securities
Donations of appreciated securities or mutual funds support CRS’ lifesaving work around the world while offering tax and financial benefits to you, the donor.
- You are eligible for a charitable income tax deduction on the fair market value of the securities on the date they arrive in CRS' brokerage account.
- You pay no capital gains tax on securities you donate that you’ve held for more than one year.
- Donating securities can help you re-balance your portfolio.
There are two easy ways to make your gift of securities.
- Make a gift of appreciated securities to CRS using our secure online platform.
- Contact your broker directly to initiate a gift of securities.
Please contact CRS once you've made your gift so we can identify and acknowledge it promptly when it arrives.
Donations of securities can take several forms, so we've prepared these Securities Giving Instructions below for you and your broker:
Legal Name, Address and Tax ID
Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3413
Federal Tax ID: 13-5563422
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