Securities & Cryptocurrency

A gift of appreciated securities or cryptocurrency that you have held for more than one year is frequently the most economical way to give. You will be eligible to take a federal income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the stock or cryptocurrency on the date of the gift for up to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income and will not have to recognize the appreciation as capital gain.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut has partnered with The Giving Block to make gifts of securities and cryptocurrency seamless, as easy as donations of cash. To make an outright gift of stock or cryptocurrency, simply click on the widget below to get started. Donors are credited with the value of security or cryptocurrency when it is sold and provided appropriate charitable income tax deduction receipt.

The Giving Block is committed the environment. Click here for more information.

To transfer stock via broker please refer to the information below.

STOCK TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS

Glenmede

DTC Participant #: 2139 Agent Bank#: 12286

Institutional ID#: 12286

Account Name: Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Inc. IM

Account #: 272600443

Comments: Donor’s Name (if applicable)

Please have your broker write your name in the Comments section of their DTC form if you would like your name to be recognized for this donation.

Please notify GSOFCT when transferring securities.

Securities cannot be sold until the donor has been identified, which can impact the value of the gift. Additionally, the donor’s name and address are required for tax deduction gift acknowledgement. Please reach out to Morgan St. John with any questions.

Cryptocurrency Donation FAQs

What is the Giving Block? toggle arrow

The Giving Block is at the forefront of an entirely new sector: Crypto Philanthropy. By providing the leading solution for nonprofits to accept crypto, and the leading platform for donors to give cryptocurrency to their favorite causes, The Giving Block is opening new revenue streams for charitable organizations while reducing the crypto tax burden for donors.

Why make your donation using cryptocurrency? toggle arrow

When you donate crypto to a registered non-profit or charity, you do not recognize capital gains from the donation and can deduct it on your taxes. In other words, donating your crypto can often reduce your tax burden. Would you rather donate to the IRS or your favorite cause?

What types of cryptocurrency do you accept? toggle arrow

The Giving Block currently supports 70+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum and many more. To view all cryptocurrencies accepted on The Giving Block, click the “other crypto options” drop-down menu in the donation widget. Visit here to view the full list of accepted cryptocurrencies.

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It is of the utmost priority to minimize our ecological footprint to protect our world's future. Girl Scouts of Connecticut has paired up with the Giving Block to ensure our environmental impact is minimal. For more information on how to submit your green donation, read more about it here.

Are cryptocurrency donations tax-deductible? toggle arrow

Yes, all donations made using cryptocurrency are tax-deductible.

Where can I find more information on the tax incentives to donate cryptocurrency to nonprofits? toggle arrow

Crypto donors are uniquely incentivized to donate crypto to non-profits and charities (rather than fiat). For more information, visit the Giving Block's resource page on crypto taxes.

When will I receive a tax receipt for my donations? toggle arrow

If you provide your email address, the Giving block will send you a tax receipt on our behalf.

Will my identity be provided to the charity that I am donating to? toggle arrow

Only if you choose to enter that information. We accept anonymous donations.