Making a gift of stocks, bonds, or other securities is an impactful way to support your community while maximizing your charitable giving benefits. Depending on your financial situation, donating appreciated stocks or bonds can provide significant tax advantages such as avoiding capital gains taxes and taking a charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities on the date of the gift, subject to any IRS limitations. To donate securities to the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan or through one of our three Affiliate Foundations (Iosco County Community Foundation, North Central Michigan Community Foundation, or Straits Area Community Foundation) please follow the instructions below.