Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Stock transfer notification form
If you plan to transfer a gift of stock to our organization, please fill out our notification form.
Thank you for considering a gift of stock to WVIA Public Media. Your support is greatly appreciated. To transfer stock to WVIA, please provide your broker or agent with the following information:
Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association
Goldman Sachs & CO.
Acct: 055-70756-6
DTC: 0005
EIN # is 23-1663603
Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to WVIA.
Benefits of gifts of stocks and bonds
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction
- Further our mission today
How to make a gift of stocks and bonds
By electronic transfer - Please contact us for instructions on how you can transfer stock or bonds from your brokerage or investment account to WVIA.
More on gifts of stocks and bonds
There are special rules for valuing a gift of stock. The value of a charitable gift of stock is determined by taking the mean between the high and low stock price on the date of the gift. Mutual fund shares are valued using the closing price for the fund on the date of the gift.
Contact us
If you have any questions about gifts of stocks and bonds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.
Due to privacy policies, WVIA is not informed of the identity of donors who make gifts of stock. When you instruct your broker to transfer stock to WVIA, please let us know the type and number of shares so that we may accurately credit your account. Please forward the information to Jen Kindler at [email protected] or 570-602-1128.
This information is not intended as tax, legal, or financial advice. Gift results may vary, consult your personal financial advisor for information specific to your situation.
The official registration and financial information of Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television Association does business as WVIA Public Media.
Let us help you with your planning.
Jen Kindler (On the right), Director of Major gifts at 570-602-1128 or [email protected].
Alecia Panuski (On the left), CFRE, Major Gifts Officer at 570-602-1134 or [email protected].
