Thank you for considering a gift of stock. Following this process will help you avoid capital gains tax while helping to make a difference in our youth enrichment programs:

Step 1: Consult with your tax advisor to determine what stock is the best for you to donate and for advice on any potential charitable deduction.

Step 2: Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 917.332.7799 to make known your intent to make a stock gift to Share Our Strength. This will help us quickly process the donation and to provide you with proper credit.

Step 3: Make a request to your broker to transfer the stock to Divine Light World and notify This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. of the pending transaction if you have not already done so. Do not sell the stock yourself or you may be subject to capital gains or other taxes.

Please provide your broker with the following information:

Step 4: Divine Light World will provide you with a written gift acknowledgment that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.

Step 5: Enjoy tax savings and the satisfaction of knowing you are helping make a difference.

This content is intended to be used for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. To determine how a gift or estate planning decision might affect your particular circumstances, it is expressly recommended that you consult an attorney, financial advisor or other qualified professional.