Donate Stocks

There are a number of ways you can help support the education of our young seminarians and provide quality health care for our elderly and sick friars. The opportunity listed below contain general information regarding giving options. However, we urge you to seek the counsel of a professional financial advisor prior to making your final decision.

Donating Appreciated Stock

Some of our benefactors often find it more advantageous to give gifts of appreciated stock as opposed to cashing the stock and then providing a cash donation. By deducting the value of the stock as a charitable gift you may be avoid substantial capital gain taxes.  A gift of stock, provides the Province with the current market value of that particular stock. You may designate a specific use for the stock proceeds (vocations, elderly care etc) or leave it to the greatest needs of the Province. When you contribute stocks, bonds, or other securities, you are allowed a charitable deduction based on whether the securities qualify as long-term or short-term capital gain property. For more information on the tax advantages contact your financial advisor.

For more information on how to donate a gift of appreciated stock, please email our Director of Development, Fr. Scott O'Brien, OP or contact our Provincial Office by telephone at 504-837-2129.

Double Your Contribution - Matching Donations

Many corporations and business will match charitable contributions made to a nonprofit charitable trust or organization such as the Southern Dominican Province. Please consult with your employer to see if such a policy exists.

*The Southern Dominican Province, USA (our legal title) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit tax-exempt institution and enjoys the benefits of Federal tax deductions offered to private philanthropic donors.