Stocks and Bonds

Gift Through Securities

One of the best ways to make a gift to Portland State University is to donate appreciated securities through the PSU Foundation. In most cases, the out-of-pocket cost of your gift is reduced substantially due to the “double” tax benefit you realize when you contribute appreciated securities. First, you are entitled to an income tax charitable deduction for the full fair market value of appreciated securities if they have been held for at least one year (or for your cost basis if they have been held for less than one year). Second, you pay no capital gains tax on the transfer.