Your gift of appreciated stocks or other securities (bonds, mutual funds, annuities, et al) can have deep impact at the Vermont Community Loan Fund, and is often a donor's most tax-smart giving option. When you make a gift of appreciated securities, in most instances you can:

• Avoid capital gains taxes on the security's appreciation
• Receive a charitable deduction based on the market value of your gift, which will increase your tax savings if you itemize your deductions
• Ensure VCLF receives the maximum value of your gift

Gifting appreciated securities to support the Vermont Community Loan Fund's work is EASY! Please contact Director of Investment & Philanthropy Jake Ide for account/transfer instructions, at 802-223-4423 or jake@vclf.org. We are happy to work with you and your financial advisors.