Donating stocks (or other securities) is a powerful way to support the Alzheimer's Association while also offering you potential tax benefits.
We offer two simple methods for making your donation: an online widget for easy processing or a form that you can fill out and email to alzstocks@alz.org or print and mail to the Association.
Your generosity plays a vital role in fueling the Association's work to provide essential care and support, as well as advance critical research.
How can I donate stock?
Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:
- Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form.
- Enter your gift amount.
- Type in your email and address info for the receipt.
- Enter your brokerage account information.
- Virtually sign and make your gift.
Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In rare circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 10 business days. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock.
Please see below for information on our stock donation form option.
Donate via our stock gift form
You can also donate stock through our gift form. Notify the Alzheimer's Association in advance of your stock transfers so that we can instruct our broker to accept delivery of your gift and acknowledge it properly for income tax purposes. Send us the Stock Gift Form (PDF) by emailing it to alzstocks@alz.org, faxing it to 866.699.1236 or mailing it to:
Donor Services – Stock Donation Group, Alzheimer's Association
225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor
Chicago, IL
60601
USA
Inform your broker that you would like to make a stock gift to the Alzheimer's Association, providing your broker with the Stock Gift Form.
Why does the Alzheimer's Association accept stock?
Stock fundraising is a critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like Alzheimer's Association.
With over 60% of Americans owning stock and billions in stock donated to U.S. charities every year, stock donations can make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Studies show that nonprofits that accept noncash assets typically grow 50% faster than those that do not, and they grow 66% faster when they accept noncash securities such as stock.
Donating stock is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them.
Which stocks do you accept?
We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock. We are continually in the process of adding support for new assets to donate, so please check back for additional giving options..
Are stock donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the United State. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
How can I get assistance with my donation?
To contact us about making a stock donation, email alzstocks@alz.org with the subject line: Stock Donation.
What is your refund policy?
All stock donations made via The Giving Block are nonrefundable. We are not able to give refunds if you changed your mind or made the wrong decision.
Use of funds
From funding care and support efforts in all communities and fueling promising research initiatives worldwide, your donations make a difference in the lives of those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease. See our use of funds.
If you have any questions, please call us at 800.272.3900.