Gifts of securities are welcomed in our mission protecting and restoring
Maine’s environment.
Gifts of appreciated securities may result in: 1) capital gains tax
savings, 2) creating an income tax deduction, and 3) removing this
asset from your estate for estate tax purposes. Gifts of appreciated
securities have a potential federal income tax deduction of up to
30% of the adjusted gross income of the donor with a 5-year carry
forward of any excess.
Securities held by you
If you choose to mail to us an unendorsed certificate, please send
it by registered mail to:
Development Department
Natural Resources Council of Maine
3 Wade Street
Augusta, ME 04330
1-800-287-2345
In a separate envelope, along with an explanatory letter, please send
a signed blank stock power form in the exact same manner as your name
appears on the certificate, with your signature guaranteed by either
a bank or broker who is a member of the New York Stock Exchange. This
envelope should also be sent by registered mail.
Securities held by your brokerage
It is also possible for you to transfer securities electronically,
via DTC (Depository Trust Company). Please contact the Development
Department at the Natural Resources Council of Maine for transfer
instructions for your brokerage firm.
For information about gifts of mutual fund shares or of stock in closely
held corporations, please contact the Development Department.