World Jewish Congress Foundation

It's A Win-Win !

The overwhelming majority of charitable giving in the United States consists of gifts of cash.  There may, depending on individual circumstances, be a more advantageous way for you to support the World Jewish Congress Foundation.

Many of you may own assets, such as stocks and bonds, that have enjoyed a considerable increase in value and you may also have a significant portion of your assets invested in such instruments.

Donating a long-term appreciated stock to the World Jewish Congress Foundation offers you a two-fold tax saving.  First, you avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in the value of your stock.  In addition, you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. 

For example, if you purchased stock years ago for $1,000, and it is now worth $5,000, an outright gift of that stock to the World Jewish Congress Foundation would result in a charitable deduction for you of $5,000.  In addition you permanently avoid paying capital gains tax on the $4,000 of appreciation.

Please consult your accountant or tax preparer to determine how such a transaction will affect you, and make a gift of stock to the World Jewish Congress Foundation – it’s a win-win situation!