Gift of Stock
Donate Appreciated Stock
Every dollar counts. Every gift matters.
Donating Appreciable Stock to Historic Yellow Springs is a winning strategy. When you donate your appreciated stock, mutual funds, or bonds to Historic Yellow Springs, we sell your gift and use the proceeds to support our many programs. With the donation, you will not pay capital gains tax, and you might also be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction. Please follow the link below, or contact Tim Compton at tcompton@yellowpsrings.org for information on how to make a gift of stock to Historic Yellow Springs.
As a registered 501 (c)(3) with a mission to share, preserve, and celebrate the unique living village of Yellow Springs while focusing on history, arts, education, and the environment, your gift has a significant impact on the advancement of this work. We are deeply grateful for your consideration and support! Your gifts make everything we do possible.
Historic Yellow Springs’ Tax Identification Number: 23-1920704
We encourage you to consult with your financial, tax, and/or legal advisor. We cannot offer tax or legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
We would love to know that your gift is on the way. Having your name and address, the intended gift amount, and any other information about where the gift originated helps us ensure attribution accuracy.
Yes! We provide you with an acknowledgement letter that documents our receipt of your gift. We encourage you to consult with your financial, tax, and/or legal advisor when including donation documentation for IRS purposes.
Want to have a conversation or make your gift intentions known? Tim Compton, our Executive Director, would love to hear from you or your broker. Either send him a message at tcompton@yellowsprings.org or give him a call at (610) 827-7414, ext. 14
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Other Unique Ways to Give
Give From Your IRA
If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a direct transfer of up to $108,000 (in 2025) from your IRA to a qualified charity like HYS. Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and are excluded from taxable income
Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account with a sponsoring organization that has immediate tax benefits and allows donors to recommend grants to qualified non-profit organizations over time.
Legacy Society
Include Historic Yellow Springs as a beneficiary of your estate in whichever manner you choose, and notify us of your commitment. It can remain confidential, and you retain the right to amend your estate plans at any time.
Matching Corporate Donations
If your company matches gifts that you make to the Historic Yellow Springs, it could double the value of your contribution! Let us help you search if you are unsure if your company matches.
Honor or Memorialize a Loved One
Your gift to Historic Yellow Springs can honor or celebrate the life of a special person. This is a wonderful way to help Historic Yellow Springs and to honor or memorialize a loved one.