Donate Stock
A simple call to your stock broker can mean an easy tax deduction. If you have held on to a stock for one year or more, you can deduct the full, current fair-market value regardless of how much you paid for it.
Below is our account information. Be sure to leave approximately 1 week for the transfer to be completed.
If you have stock certificates, or you wish to contribute mutual funds, please contact us at (310) 445-2685.
| Brokerage Name | DTC Number | ARCGLA Account No. |
| Merrill Lynch | 5198 | 230-04D54 |
Sample Letter of Instructions to Your Broker:
| Dear (your stock broker): The purpose of this letter is to direct you to transfer_______ shares of stock in (company) from Account # ____ in my name (or in the name of ______) to the account of the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles, Tax I.D. #53-0196605, at: Account #230-04D54, Merrill Lynch DTC #5198. This gift is ___ unrestricted ___ to be used for ______________________.Your signature and your address |
