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There is more than one way to be part of PATH’s commitment to global health. The best way to give is the one that works for you.
Gifts of stock
Appreciated securities are perhaps the most cost-effective assets to use in making a gift. When you transfer ownership of stock, you receive a charitable tax deduction for the full market value and incur no capital gains tax (subject to IRS deduction limits) on shares held for at least one year. These tax advantages can decrease the cost of your gift, while increasing the amount you can afford to give.
It can also be a wise financial move to contribute stock that has decreased in value. You can declare a loss, receive a tax deduction for the fair-market value of the shares, and use cash that you might otherwise have donated to purchase the same or other securities when rates are low.
Because electronic transfers are made without identifying the donor, please alert us in advance about the stock and number of shares you plan to give. You can do so by contacting our development director, Jan Jacobs, at development@path.org or 206.788.2492.
You may also contribute stock certificates. Simply send the unendorsed certificates and, separately (for security reasons), a signed stock power available from your financial services provider to:
PATH
Attn: Development Office
1455 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA 98107
Tribute gifts
PATH welcomes tribute gifts to celebrate holidays, birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries or to honor the memory of a loved one. Your contribution of any amount will support PATH’s vital work.
We will send a card with a picture representing PATH’s far-reaching work to your honoree or, in the case of a memorial gift, to a family member or friend you specify. The card will include your name and that of your honoree, but not the amount of your gift.
Corporate matching
Many companies match the contributions of their employees, spouses or retirees. This is a wonderful way to increase the impact of your gift. Companies know that matching charitable gifts is a meaningful demonstration of support for employees and their diverse visions for a better world.
Your human resources department can tell you whether your company has a matching-gift program. Ask them for a matching-gift form, complete it, and send it to PATH at the address below with your donation. We will verify receipt of your gift and submit the form to your company.
PATH
Attn: Development Office
1455 NW Leary Way
Seattle, WA 98107
Workplace campaigns
Through workplace campaigns, you can arrange to donate to PATH through a simple payroll deduction as often as you wish, making an ongoing commitment to global health. PATH is now a member of Global Impact (Combined Federal Campaign code 11684), a recognized leader in workplace giving.
Why give through a workplace campaign?
- Ease. Workplace giving campaigns offer employees the chance to make a lasting commitment with a one-time effort.
- Efficiency. Workplace campaigns help alleviate the burden of fundraising, leaving more resources available for effective programming.
- Credibility. Global Impact represents more than 50 of the most respected US-based international charities in workplace giving campaigns across the United States.
- Impact. Small donations from many employees add up. Your employer may even match your donation.
Ask your employer about Global Impact—and other employee giving and corporate matching plans where you work.
Photo: Molly Mort.
