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Make a Gift of Appreciated Securities (Stock Gift)

Support the Chicago Botanic Garden by donating appreciating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving securities that have increased in value is a smart and effective way to support our mission while potentially reducing your tax liability.

 

 

Benefits of giving securities

  • Avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the stock.
  • Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities (if held for more than one year). Consult your tax advisor regarding your own circumstances.
  • Make a larger impact at no additional cost to you.

 

 

How to make a gift

To donate securities to the Chicago Botanic Garden,
please provide your broker with the following transfer instructions:

Receiving Institution: Fidelity Investments
DTC Number: 0226
Account Name: Z66344737
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 36-2225482

Important: For proper acknowledgment and tax receipting, please notify us when you have initiated a transfer. Email us at Click here to show mail address with:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • Name and type of securities
  • Number of shares and estimated value
  • Intended purpose of the gift (if applicable)

Questions?

We are here to help. Please contact:

Donor Services
Chicago Botanic Garden
Phone: (847) 835-6925
Email: Click here to show mail address

 

Other Ways to Give

Stock Gift

Wire transfer

Donor Advised Fund

IRA Gift

Corporate support

Planned Giving

 

 

 

Your generosity helps us connect people with the natural world, conserve native ecosystems, and cultivate beauty and resilience for generations to come. 

Thank you for considering a gift of securities to the Chicago Botanic Garden.