Gifts of Appreciated Securities

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How It Works

You transfer securities you have owned for one year or more to Music Center.

Music Center sells your securities and uses the proceeds for its programs.

Benefits

• You receive an immediate income-tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities on the date of transfer, no matter what you originally paid for them.
• You pay no capital gains tax on the securities you donate.
• You can direct your gift to a specific fund or purpose.
• You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift now or funding a life-income gift that benefits Music Center later.
• Click here to download our Stock Transfer Instructions

More

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To learn more about gifts of appreciated securities, Email us, complete the Information Request Form, or call us at 213-972-3333, select Gift and Estate Planning so that we can assist you.