A contribution of appreciated securities benefits Fairfax County parks similar to a cash gift, but can be even more beneficial to the donor.

Benefits of Appreciated stock gifts

The charitable donation may reduce your income taxes.

• Avoid capital gains tax that would have applied if the you sold the shares yourself.
• Giving stock can be convenient, especially when these consist of a few stocks that are "odds and ends" or fractional shares.

Making the transfer is simple. Just follow these three easy steps:

• Create a letter similar to the sample below.
• Send the original letter to your broker.
• Provide a copy of the letter to the Fairfax County Park Foundation.

Please call 703-324-8581 or fax 703-324-3987 or email us for any questions.