Give More. Save More. Do More Good.

3 Tax-Wise Reasons to Consider Giving Stock

If you’re contemplating a year-end gift, consider giving appreciated stock. Not only will you provide meaningful support to your favorite ministries, but you will also benefit from tremendous tax-wise savings!

When you donate stock or other securities that you’ve owned for at least a year, you can:

1. Give substantially without restricting your cash flow. Use appreciated assets to make a meaningful gift while preserving cash for other needs.
2. Receive a fair market value tax deduction at the time of your gift. Giving appreciated stock can provide an income tax deduction based on the stock’s fair market value.
3. Avoid taxes you would have owed on the sale of appreciated stock. By giving appreciated stock rather than selling it first, you can avoid capital gains tax and put more toward the ministries you care about.

Giving stock is the perfect, cost-effective way to close out a year of generosity. You’ll experience the peace of knowing you have accomplished the greatest good with your God-given resources.

Ready to take the next step?

Request your free copy of Giving Appreciated Stock by emailing info@BarnabasFoundation.org or calling 888.448.3040.

—

This content is written as part of Generosity Today (2026, Issue 4).