Give Stocks & Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated securities, such as stock or mutual funds, to World Food Program USA can be a tax-efficient approach to addressing hunger around the world.
By transferring shares of appreciated securities directly to World Food Program USA, you can avoid federal capital gains taxes and you may also be eligible for a charitable deduction of the full fair market value of the shares on the day of the transfer.
How to Transfer Stocks
Because electronic transfers often arrive without identification, please notify Karen Metzger of your intentions to transfer stock:Â [email protected]
Please include the name of the stock and number of shares as well as an address where we can send the tax receipt.
Account Name: FRIENDS WRLD FOOD PROG INC-GIFTS
Account Number: D99751000
DTC Number:Â 0902
Tax ID Number:Â 13-3843435
WFP USA Broker:Â JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Gift Information:Â Name of the stock and number of shares you want to transfer
Questions about stock: Call Karen Metzger at (206) 813-5236
How to Transfer Mutual Funds
Mutual funds cannot be transferred via DTC like stock. Please note that submitting a request to DTC of mutual fund shares will result in the transfer being rejected and will delay receipt of the gift.
Please notify our broker, JP Morgan, of your intention to donate mutual fund shares by emailing them at [email protected]. JP Morgan will be in touch with you within 24 hours to provide additional information that will ensure a seamless transfer.
Mutual fund transfers can take up to 15 business days to be completed.
Questions about mutual funds: Call Karen Metzger at (206) 813-5236
World Food Program USA cannot offer tax advice. We always recommend that you discuss this type of gift with your advisor prior to requesting a transfer of shares.
Are you interested in learning more about how you can also list World Food Program USA as a beneficiary of a brokerage account and create a future without hunger? Visit our Beneficiary Designation page or contact us directly.