Gift Options
The following information may be helpful as you consider the best way to make your gift:
Cash Gifts
A cash gift is one of the simplest ways to make a gift. Outright cash gifts are fully taxdeductible, up to 50% of your adjusted gross income.
- You can write a check payable to the Gracepoint Foundation and mail to: 5700 North 2nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
- You can also go to our online gift page, click
Stocks
Gifts of appreciated stocks are fully tax deductible up to a maximum of 30% of adjusted gross income. Gifts in excess may be carried forward and deducted over as many as five subsequent years. You receive a two-fold tax savings by contributing appreciated stock over cash:
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No capital gains tax on increases in value of stock
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Income tax deduction for full fair market value of stock at time of gift
Example: You purchased stock for $1,000; it’s now worth $10,000. A gift of that stock would result in a charitable contribution deduction of $10,000. In addition, there is no capital gains tax on the $9,000 of appreciation.