The tax benefits, however, may vary according to the designated use of the gift. Again, discussions with our planned giving specialists will clarify many of these issues. You can transfer the shares and then claim a charitable deduction equal to their appraised fair market value. It should be added that the corporation may be in a position to redeem the stock from AFHU in return for cash. By doing so you avoid having to pay a capital gains tax and will not realize dividend income.
Many donors do.
An Outright Gift today may be one element in a broader philanthropic plan. You may choose to set up a Charitable Remainder Trust at the same time. Many people who make Outright Gifts also make bequests to the American Friends of The Hebrew University in their Wills. This type of multi-faceted commitment depends, of course, on your preferences and your financial planning realities. At certain levels, yes.