Make a meaningful gift to Ithaca Children’s Garden by donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Giving stocks or securities is a tax-savvy way to support ICG’s mission while enjoying significant financial benefits.
Support ICG while saving on capital gains taxes.
Why Give Stocks or Securities?
- Avoid Capital Gains Taxes: When you give appreciated securities that you’ve held for more than one year, you won’t owe capital gains taxes on the increase in value. This allows you to give more to Ithaca Children’s Garden than if you sold the securities and gave the cash proceeds.
- Receive a Tax Deduction: You may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction for the total fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, potentially reducing your overall tax burden.
- Maximize Your Impact: By giving stocks or securities directly, the total value of your gift goes to supporting Ithaca Children’s Garden’s programs and facilities, helping us continue to provide nature-rich experiences for children and families.
- Make a Larger Gift: Giving appreciated assets allows you to make a more significant impact without dipping into your cash reserves.
- Simplicity: Once the transfer is initiated, the process is easy, and we can work directly with your broker to ensure a smooth transaction.
Your gift of stocks or securities supports the future of Ithaca Children’s Garden, allowing us to maintain these vibrant natural spaces and create new opportunities for children to learn, play, and grow. By investing in your Garden, you are helping foster a love of the environment in the next generation.
ICG’s BROKERAGE ACCOUNT
- Name on Account: Ithaca Children’s Garden, Inc.
- Receiving Institution: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Account Number: 4939-5575
- DTC (Depository Trust Company) Number: 0164
- Contact name and phone number at Ithaca Children’s Garden: Erin Marteal, 607-319-4203
For more information on gifting stocks or securities, please contact us. We’re happy to work with you and your financial advisor to facilitate your gift.
Get in Touch
Ithaca Children’s Garden is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. TIN: 52-2291247. EIN: 52-2291247 ICG’s mailing address is 1013 W. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850. (This is different than our Physical address: 121 Turtle Way, Ithaca NY 14850.)
Faces of Philanthropy
Why do you love & support The Garden?
Photographer Sarah Clapp asked this question to some of ICG’s incredible members, partners, and Garden enthusiasts, and the outcome was simply beautiful. The resulting exhibition, Photographing Philanthropy for the Love of Humanity, debuted at ICG’s 2017 Annual Celebration and perfectly encapsulates the role of the Garden in the lives and hearts of ICG devotees. See for yourself!
“I was born and raised in Ithaca and I was looking for a way to give back to the community, a friend was on the board of the garden and I was intrigued by working with children to get them out into the natural world. Being part of educating a generation on the importance and wonder of the natural world is one of the many reasons I became involved with the garden.”
Ed
“My involvement with the Ithaca Children’s Garden started many years ago. I was able to work with the team involved, and I realized quickly that the team was very passionate which was inspiring. From the team, to the enjoyment I see in the faces of the children who explore it, being outdoors and interacting with nature, that connection with the natural world is amazing to see.”
Todd
“I know how much my children love the Garden, and I feel like the Garden is a place where I can contribute my unique skills to add to the already existing magic. I can see how the passion of the staff helps to make that magic happen which is one of the many reasons I love being a part of it.”
