Without designation your gift will be recorded as unrestricted for use as determined by the Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors.

Gifts of Securities

Common stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other securities may be donated to the Alabama 4-H Club Foundation, Inc. Depending upon the circumstances, the Foundation will either manage or liquidate the securities to achieve your goal. A popular benefit of such a gift beyond the charitable income tax deduction is the avoidance, in most cases, of capital gains tax on the appreciation. It is almost always to your advantage to transfer appreciated securities to the Foundation directly, rather than selling them and giving cash.

You, your broker or bank’s trust officer should contact Dr. Beth A. Lawrence, Assistant to the Director, Development, to determine the best method for the transfer of your securities to the Foundation. Instructing the transfer agent to reissue the stock in the Foundation's name often causes delay. This can especially be a problem for year-end gifts, since the delay could result in a different valuation of gift date than intended. For information about gifts of stock in a closely held corporation, also contact the Foundation.

Gifts of Property

You may contribute real estate such as a residence, a vacation home, farm, ranch, commercial property or land to the Foundation. In addition, certain tangible personal property including artwork, books, equipment, furnishings, automobiles, inventories and other valuables may be donated.

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