Donate Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

Gifting securities to Wolf Trap Animal Rescue is simple to do and can have great tax advantages.

  • Click the button below to download our prefilled Delivery Instructions PDF.

  • Once you have downloaded the stock form, contact your financial institution in regard to your desired donation amount and send them the PDF.

  • Once donation is received, you will be provided a tax-deductible receipt for the current market value of your donation.

    Overview of gifting securities

You could avoid capital gains tax: 18.8-38% you’d pay if you sold the stock today

  • Get a bigger deduction by making a pre-tax contribution

  • Nonprofit keeps the money you would have paid the IRS

The Wolf Trap Animal Rescue is an established not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to rescue puppies, kittens, and adult dogs and cats who are at risk of euthanasia in shelters in Mississippi.  We rely on single and recurring monthly donations from supporters like you to keep saving lives!

 

Questions

Is my donation tax-deductible?

  • Yes. We are a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Is my donation secure?

  • Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL (secure socket layer) technology to protect your information and provide a safe and secure environment for online donations. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

Do I get a donation receipt?

  • A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide on this form. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you select a recurring donation, you will be sent an individual receipt each month when your donation is processed.

Can I donate with a check?

  • Absolutely! Please make the check payable to:
    Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, mail to:

    • Wolf Trap Animal Rescue
      PO Box 2753
      Merrifield, VA 22116

Do you accept other means of donations?

  • Of course! We accept cryptocurrency donations directly online, and also accept stock donations. If you would like to donate stock, please email us directly at communications@wtarescue.com