Gifts of Stock and Securities

Using stocks or mutual funds that have appreciated in value can be a good way to make a significant contribution to Desiring God and avoid the capital gains tax that might be realized if the stock were sold.

This is how it works:

1. You transfer securities to Desiring God.
2. Desiring God sells your securities and uses the proceeds for its outreach.

Benefits

• You receive gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid for them.
• You pay no capital gains tax on the securities you donate.
• You can direct your gift to a specific fund or purpose.

Contact Information

If you would like to give a gift of stocks or securities to Desiring God, our Director of Finance, Terry Kurschner, would love to help you. You may contact him at:

Terry Kurschner, Director of Finance
Phone: 612-435-2443 (direct office)
Email: terry.kurschner@desiringgod.org