Put Stock in Something That Matters

Did you know that when you donate appreciated stock, you may avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? That makes stock gifting one of the most tax-advantaged ways to give. And when you donate stock, we get to keep the proceeds that would have gone to pay taxes - it’s a win-win for you and us!

And now it’s fast, safe, and free to donate stock to Conservation Lands Foundation. We have partnered with DonateStock.com to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. By clicking on the DonateStock button below you can initiate a stock gift from your brokerage through a secure portal in minutes at no cost to you.

So, remember, charitable giving doesn’t always mean cash. By gifting stock, your support will have an even greater impact — without denting your pocketbook. This year give smart and save more by putting stock in something that matters.

If you prefer to use your own brokerage firm, that's of course still possible!

In order to realize the financial benefits of making gifts of appreciated securities, you or your brokerage firm will need to transfer the stocks directly to the Conservation Lands Foundation. Our policy is to sell the securities upon transfer, making the proceeds immediately available to fund the important programs that carry out our mission.

Electronic transfer is the most secure and expedient delivery process available for making your gift. Please contact Asa Bjorklund, Director of Development and Engagement, to receive the information your broker will need to initiate the electronic transfer: asa@conservationlands.org or Amanda Deem, Director of Finance and Operations: amanda@conservationlands.org.



The IRS date of delivery for gifts of stock is the date ownership of stock is transferred to the organization. The date of delivery for a gift of stock that is transferred using a broker is the date the wire transfer arrives in the organization’s brokerage account. Especially at year-end, it is important for the donor to know that the arrival of the wire transfer is the event which determines date of delivery, not the day the donor contacts the broker with instructions to transfer the stock.

Please note that this information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, tax, or investment advice. Please consult with a professional tax advisor.

Hear from one of our Supporters!

"I admire and support the Conservation Lands Foundation for their expertise and ability to protect the nation’s largest and most at-risk public lands for us to enjoy. A recent trip with CLF to Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante was a magnificent, humbling, and educational experience. It underscored the value and beauty of such places, the threats they face, and the support they need. I donate to CLF by transferring appreciated securities through DonateStock.com - my go-to vehicle for charitable giving for several years. The initial account set-up was a breeze. The donation process is seamless. I can make a donation at a moment's notice from the DonateStock platform on my phone, bypassing the cumbersome process required by brokerage firms. I just select my organization, input the stock ticker and # of shares, and hit "send." DonateStock does the rest. This process is nimble, fast, and satisfying, allowing me to respond quickly to market activity, see each time the donation moves, and log a final tax receipt when the transaction is completed. It feels great to give back in this way."

Susan S.