Donate Stock

Gifts of securities which have gone up in value since their purchase can provide additional benefits:

  • You receive a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the securities if they have been held longer than one year;

  • You avoid capital gains tax.

How to Transfer Stock

Please call us at 612-215-4158 and let us know you are making a gift of stock. This is important to ensure proper receipt and acknowledgment of your gift. Then, you can select an electronic or physical transfer.

Electronic Transfer

Direct electronic stock transfer to:
National Financial Services, LLC
DTC: 0226
Account: 638-099582, YWCA of Minneapolis

Please call us at 612-215-4158 and let us know you are making a gift of stock so that we can properly acknowledge your gift.

Physical Transfer

You can forward your stock certificate(s) directly to YWCA Minneapolis. Each stock certificate requires a stock power form. The stock powers should be signed and the signature guaranteed by your local bank or broker.

Mail the stock powers, along with a letter indicating your intent to make a gift, to the address below. Under separate cover, send the stock certificate(s) to the same address.

We recommend that you send the certificate(s) via registered mail or deliver them in person to:
YWCA Minneapolis
Organizational Advancement Department
1130 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403