Appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, can be an easy and tax-effective way to support Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is a meaningful way to support HSTB’s mission today. You can give through an electronic transfer or, if your shares are held in certificate form, by certified mail.
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction.
- Further HSTB's mission today.
By electronic transfer: Please contact HSTB for instructions to transfer stock or bonds from your brokerage or investment account.
By certified mail: If you hold securities in certificate form, send them in two separate envelopes by certified mail.
Separate the documents: Place the unsigned stock certificates in one envelope and a signed stock power for each certificate in the other.
Transfer Appreciated Assets
Securities can be transferred from a brokerage or investment account with HSTB's instructions.
Valuation Guidance
The value of your gift is based on the mean between the high and low trading price of the stock on the date the gift is made.
Support Mission Today
Your gift can help HSTB provide shelter, care, and adoption support now.
Have questions about this giving option? Our team would be happy to help.
Contact HSTB before initiating a stock or bond transfer so our team can provide the correct instructions.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Tax ID (EIN): 59-0799907
Securities gifts may have tax implications and special valuation rules. Please consult your advisor.