So Many Ways to Support Our Mission

In addition to gifts of cash, there are many ways to make a gift to Ligmincha today. Cryptocurrencies, stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, real estate, precious metals. Donating gifts of these types can provide tax advantages to the donor, and allow the gifting of greater amounts at lower cost to you. Cryptocurrency and stock are the most common types of non-cash donations, and the easist to transfer. For your convenience we have included means to donate cryptocurrencies, stock, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs below.  To learn more about these and opther options, please contact our Treasurer by email.

Cryptocurrency

Donations of almost any kind of cryptocurrency is as easy as donating by credit card. All you have to do is follow the link to our Payment Processor and follow the breif instructions. Generally, when you donate crypto to a qualified charity, you can deduct the fair market value of the crypto as a charitable contribution on your tax return and avoid potential capital gains taxes. 

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Gifts of Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds provides significant benefits, including an immediate charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock and avoidance of capital gains taxes that would normally be due upon sale.

How to Give Stock, Bonds, Mutual & Exchange Traded Funds

  1. Instruct your broker to transfer shares to Ligmincha International.

  2. Contact our Treasurer to provide information about your gift. Donor information is not always included when stock gifts are received, so we appreciate notification about a forthcoming gift.

  3. The proceeds from your gift will support Ligmincha’’s work.

Ligmincha International Stock Transfer Information

LINK TO PDF HERE.

Broker:

Account number:

DTC:

Ligmincha International Tax ID: EIN 52-1772036

Transfers of stocks or mutual funds typically take a few business days. Mutual fund transfers from direct fund brokers can be expedited if we have notification about an upcoming gift. Please send notifications to Treasurer@ligmincha.org.

 
Potential Benefits

  • You receive credit and an immediate tax deduction for the fair market value of your stock gift on the date it was transferred to Ligmincha. (Consult your tax advisor regarding limitations on deductions for gifts of securities held for less than one year.)

  • You pay no capital gains tax on the donated stock.

  • Your gift of stock or mutual funds can also be used to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust, which can provide you with income for life. You can also add Ligmincha as a beneficiary of a brokerage account. Contact us at Treasurer@ligmincha.org to learn more.

  • If you own stock that is now worth less than when you bought it, consult your tax advisor about the possible advantages of selling the stock yourself, donating the proceeds to Ligmincha, and claiming a capital loss on your tax return.

  • For detailed instructions on how to make a gift of stock certificates, bonds, or mutual funds, contact