Stocks and Mutual Funds

Donating appreciated stock will cost you less than making the same donation in cash. When you donate stock, you can deduct the full value of the stock as a charitable contribution and avoid paying any capital gains tax. Westgate Chapel receives the full value of the stock because, as a charitable organization, we are not required to pay taxes. If your stock is held by your broker, it is as easy as a telephone call.

Contact Westgate Chapels Finance Office at 419-841-8077 x1002 or email contributions@westgatechapel.org to receive the broker account number for Westgate Chapel. Your broker can then transfer your stock to the account of Westgate Chapel.