Gifts of Stock

Transfer Securities to PBS North

As you consider your gift to PBS North, it may be to your advantage to make a gift of stock. By doing so, you may lower your income taxes and escape capital gains taxation. 

A stock graph showing highs and lows of stocks on a computer screen

When you donate long-term appreciated securities, you can 

  • Avoid capital gains taxes 
  • Claim the full value of your gift as a charitable deduction 
  • Make a larger gift than if you first sold the securities and then gave the net proceeds 
  • Support the programming that you value and enjoy 

Information provided is general in nature. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or tax advice. PBS North does not provide legal or tax advice. 

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To transfer securities to PBS North, you or your broker should provide the following information: 

  • Donor’s name and complete address 
  • Name and number of securities transferred 
  • The specific program at WDSE•WRPT, if any, to which the gift should be directed 

At the time of transfer, you may communicate this information by calling or sending an email to: 


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