Non-Cash Giving
Non-cash Financial Assets
In addition to giving from income, some supporters choose to give from financial assets. Certain non-cash gifts can offer tax advantages while advancing life-affirming care in our community.
Bring Hope to Life through Your Financial Assets
Examples of non-cash gifts that may offer tax advantages while strengthening the mission of Life Services.
Appreciated Stocks & Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities—such as publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or cryptocurrency—may allow you to avoid capital gains tax while supporting Life Services. Donating these assets directly can often increase the overall impact of your gift compared to selling them first and contributing the proceeds.
Retirement Account Distributions
Certain retirement accounts allow tax-advantaged charitable distributions during your lifetime. For those age 70½ or older, an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may satisfy required minimum distributions, and other direct retirement account gifts can provide meaningful support while aligning with your financial plans.
Real Estate & Business Interests
Complex assets such as residential or commercial real estate, undeveloped land, or privately held stock and ownership interests can often be structured for charitable impact. When thoughtfully arranged, these gifts may provide significant support for life-affirming care while offering potential tax advantages.
Please visit our In-Kind Giving page for more information on donating goods and services.
Want to start a conversation about non-cash giving?
James Bishop, Development Director