Give · Stocks, bonds and securities
Give appreciated stock.
Giving appreciated shares directly, rather than selling them first, can spare you the capital gains tax on their growth, so more of your gift reaches children at school.
Why give this way
More of your gift reaches the classroom.
- No capital gains tax on the growth. When you give shares you have held for more than a year, neither you nor we pay tax on their rise in value.
- A deduction for their full market value, within the limits US tax law sets.
- The whole value goes to school lunches, not part of it to tax.
How to give
Directions for donating stock.
- Call your brokerage firm to confirm their process. They may have a set form for you to fill out, or they may ask for a letter of assignment sent to your brokerage firm.
- Reach out to MSLI. Write to partner@mozambiqueschoollunchinitiative.org so that we can provide instructions on transferring stock to MSLI's U.S. bank account.
We cannot give tax or legal advice. Please talk to your tax advisor about your own situation.