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INVOLVED: Appreciated Stocks & Securities A gift of appreciated securities (e.g. stocks, bonds and mutual fund shares) can supply much-needed support for the zoo's conservation, research, education and animal care programs and provide you with financial benefits as well. When you make a contribution of appreciated securities, the gift will be credited at the fair market value, with no tax applied to the appreciated portion of the securities (e.g. no recognition of capital gains). Additionally, you may receive a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value of the securities. If you are considering a gift of appreciated securities, please do not sell them first and give the proceeds to the zoo - you may miss some important tax benefits. In order to avoid capital gains tax, it is usually more advantageous to contribute the appreciated securities to the zoo directly than selling the securities and giving the proceeds to the zoo. To make a gift of appreciated securities, have your broker contact the Development Office (401) 941-3910 extension 302 to arrange the transfer to the zoo's account. Please note, although it is possible to make the gift without disclosure of your name, Rhode Island Zoological Society cannot properly credit your gift or provide a gift receipt for tax purposes without knowledge of the original donor.
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