Gifts of Appreciated Securities
(Important reminders)

DON'T
Don't sell stock first and then give Riley Children's Foundation the proceeds. Even though you are making a gift, the IRS will impose capital gains tax on your sale, eliminating a key tax benefit of this giving technique.

DON'T
Don't contribute securities that have declined in value. The fair-market deduction rule works against you: if you bought the stock for $50,000 and it's now worth $30,000, your charitable deduction will be limited to $30,000. You won't earn a capital loss by making the transfer to us, either.

INSTEAD
Sell the depreciated stock, claim the resulting tax loss as one deduction, then make a deductible cash gift to Riley Children's Foundation with the proceeds.

DO
Call or e-mail us for detailed securities transfer instructions at (317)634-4474 or plannedgiving@rileykids.org

For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at 1.877.TO.RILEY so that we can assist you through every step of the process.

Riley Children's Foundation
30 South Meridian St. Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509
1.877.TO.RILEY | Fax: 317.634.4478
E-mail: plannedgiving@rileykids.org