Donations of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds & EFT’s
At Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue, we are committed to providing lifelong care for orphaned chimpanzees rescued from poachers, dealers, and traffickers. And to protecting chimpanzees, gorillas, pangolins, antelopes, tortoises, birds, and other endangered animals who live in the forest surrounding the sanctuary.
Make a powerful and meaningful difference in the lives of rescued chimpanzees and endangered wildlife and receive tax advantages by donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Donations of stock, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds – directly to SYCR provides significant tax benefits, including a charitable deduction for the full market value and avoidance of capital gains taxes that would normally be due upon sale.
Giving Directly from Your IRA
Gifts directly from your IRA can be one of the most tax advantaged means of charitable giving. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free distribution from your traditional or Roth IRA to SYCR and donate up to $100,000 each year without incurring income tax on your withdrawal. In addition, the distributions may help satisfy a donor’s RMD for the year. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts you must withdraw from your retirement accounts each year. You generally must start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, and retirement plan accounts when you reach age 73.
Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue can received donations to our brokerage account with Stifel Investment Services. For more information or to make a transfer, please contact Karin Cereghino at karin@sanaga-yong.org or (1) 503-730-8693.
The above information is intended to provide a general overview of gift options and not to render tax or legal advice. Your attorney, financial advisor or tax professional should advise you on the variety of giving opportunities available and how best to accomplish your financial and charitable goals.
Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported solely through donations. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
Tax ID: 47-3955487
