The gifting of securities is a “win-win” situation for the donor and the church. Since Highview Baptist Church (HBC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the gift of securities will qualify as a charitable contribution and is tax deductible. Typically when you sell stock you would incur a capital gain tax. A better strategy might be to gift the stock or securities directly to HBC so that you do not incur the tax on the capital gain but the church gets the full value of the asset for ministry purposes. Transferring stock to the church is a very simple process that can be coordinated through the Financial Office or you can follow these three easy steps:
On all tax questions, it is advisable to consult with your tax advisor or CPA.
You will receive giving credit for any type of property you wish to donate to Highview including but not limited to real property, cars, houses, etc.
For questions regarding donating property please email Chip Evans at cevans@highview.org or call the church office at 502.239.7711.