Donating Long-Term Appreciated Property

    A gift of long-term appreciated assets can be highly beneficial for both you and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Common examples include publicly traded securities, real estate, and personal property. By donating appreciated assets such as these, you may enjoy several advantages:

    • Immediate Tax Deduction: In the year of your gift, you may claim an income tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of your gift, subject to IRS limitations. You can carry forward any unused deduction for up to five additional years.
    • Avoid Capital Gains Tax: By donating appreciated property, you may avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation, reducing the cost of your gift.
    • Estate Tax Benefits: A gift of appreciated assets may reduce your estate size, potentially lowering the tax on your estate.
    • Immediate Impact on Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s Mission: Your contribution will have an immediate and lasting impact on Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and its mission.

    Giving Stocks, Securities, and Mutual Funds

    When you donate appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, you can avoid taxes on your capital gains while also taking an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the shares. To maximize these benefits, the IRS requires:

    1. Holding Period: You must have owned the asset for over one year.
    2. Direct Transfer to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Instead of selling the shares and giving the proceeds, transfer the shares directly to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society to avoid capital gains taxes. As a tax-exempt organization, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will not owe taxes when it sells these shares.

    Please inform us once you’ve instructed your broker to transfer the shares so we can coordinate accordingly.

    Real Estate Donations

    You can donate real estate to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Contact us to learn more about thins giving option.

    Donating Personal Property

    You may also donate valuable tangible property, such as artwork, antiques, or vehicles. For more information on giving personal property, please contact us.

    Consult with Your Advisors

    We encourage you to speak with your financial and tax advisors before making a gift. The IRS offers tax incentives for charitable giving, enabling you to support a cause you value while potentially reducing your tax burden.

    Thank you for considering a generous gift to help sustain Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.