Frequently you can enjoy greater tax advantages and enlarge your gift by making gifts of stock rather than cash. Special tax advantages are available by giving publicly traded stocks, shares in mutual funds, and certain other assets. Here are eight questions to consider. (Click the to expand each question.)

Why should you consider giving stock rather than cash?


What about long-term appreciated securities?

Does this rule apply to short-term appreciated securities?

Should you donate stock which has decreased in value?

What is a "bargain sale" donation?

Can you give stock which is subject to a corporate takeover or liquidation?

Why donations of closely held corporation stocks may be beneficial to you.

How you can donate stock to World Vision.

We'll be happy to assist you with any additional information you may need in your charitable financial planning.

You can contact us by calling 1-800-723-5888 or e-mail: stockgifts@worldvision.org