Outright gifts of appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares) are tax deductible at full fair market value if the donor has owned the asset for more than 12 months. To maximize tax deductions, gifts must consist of the securities themselves, not the proceeds of their sale.

Gifts of closely held stock (usually stock in a family-owned business) also carry benefits for the donor. The stock must have been held for more than 12 months to claim a charitable deduction at full fair market value. If the deduction exceeds $10,000, a qualified appraisal is required for tax purposes.

Additional details about stocks and securities are available by contacting the Office of Institutional Advancement at (617) 333-2121 or giving@curry.edu.  To make a gift of stocks and securities, please download the Stocks and Securities Transfer Instructions (PDF).