WAYS TO GIVE
Donating a Gift of Stock
When you support Ascension St. Vincent through a gift of appreciated securities (stock, bonds, or mutual funds), you invest in our Mission of answering God’s call to bring health, healing, and hope to all./p>
Please complete the form below to help ensure your gift is properly received, credited, directed, and acknowledged. Thank you for your investment in our Catholic healthcare Ministry.
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Why Give Appreciated Stock or Securities?
By transferring appreciated securities held for more than one year, you can maximize your charitable impact while enjoying significant tax advantages:
- Eliminate Capital Gains Tax: Avoid paying taxes on the growth of your appreciated securities.
- Full Income Tax Deduction: Claim an itemized deduction for the full fair market value on the date of transfer.
- Tax-Smart Portfolio Rebalancing: Align your asset allocation with your long-term financial goals without triggering capital gains liabilities.
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How Your Transfer Works
- Submit Your Intention (Form Below): Completing this brief form alerts our team of your incoming transfer, helps us match it to you, and informs us of the ministry/fund you intend it to benefit.
- Check Your Email: You will immediately receive a confirmation email with your intended gift details, our secure receiving information, and a pre-formatted Sample Letter of Instruction (LOI).
- Authorize Your Advisor or Broker: Copy or forward the LOI template directly to your broker or custodian to execute the transfer. We will reach out to confirm as soon as the
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Electronic Delivery Instructions
If you or your financial professional are ready to execute your transfer immediately, please instruct your custodian to deliver the shares to our receiving account:
Brokerage: Northern Trust Securities, Inc.
DTC Number: 0226
Agent Bank Number: 94181
Account Name: Ascension Health
Receiving Fund Number: NTG-030330
Attention: Olivia Fildes (312) 557-0494 | REPGFA@ntrs.com
Reference: [Donor’s Full Name] (Critical to identify incoming shares)
Important Note for Financial Professionals: Custodians routinely omit donor names on electronic DTC transfers. To ensure proper gift attribution and timely tax acknowledgment for your client, please ensure the donor’s full name is included in the transaction memo field. Thank you!
