Donate stock

Making a stock donation to support  People Loving Nashville enables us to provide relief, connection, community and restoration to those on the streets of Nashville.

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Donating Stock

Making a stock donation to support  People Loving Nashville enables us to provide relief, connection, community and restoration to those on the streets of Nashville.
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A $1,000 gift can provide over 500 meals for one week. A $5,000 gift allows us to walk the journey of homefullness with an individual to get them off the streets and into permanent housing.

Support People Loving Nashville by making a charitable gift in stock. We accept donations in publicly traded, domestic common stocks.

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How can I donate stock?

Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:

  1. Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form

  2. Enter your gift amount

  3. Type in your email and address info for the receipt

  4. Enter your brokerage account information

  5. Virtually sign & make your gift! 

Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps. 
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Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6-8 business days with The Giving Block'sdistribution partner. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock.

FAQs

  • Thank you for your interest in supporting People Loving Nashville. To contact us about making a stock donation, please send us an email at info@peoplelovingnashville.com with the subject line,  'Stock Donation.'

  • All Stock donations made via The Giving Block are non refundable. We are not able to give refunds if you changed your mind or made the wrong decision.

    ​Also no goods, services or airdrops will be offered in exchange for stock donations. 

  • Stock fundraising is a  critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like People Loving Nashville. 

    With over 60% of Americans owning stock and billions in stock donated to US charities every year, stock donations can make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Studies show that nonprofits that accept noncash assets typically grow 50% faster than those that do not and they grow 66% faster when they accept non cash securities such as stock.
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    Donating stock is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them. We are excited about what the future holds in this space, and believe that we've just scratched the surface of its true fundraising potential.

  • We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.
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    We are continually in the process of adding support for new assets to donate, so please check back soon for more giving options.

  • Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes. 
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    As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.