Empower Youth Through Giving
From $5 to $5,000 every amount allows First Tee – South Puget Sound to provide educational programming to more than 2,500 youth throughout our communities. Click the link below to see what donation levels are available, or set up monthly automatic donations in just a few quick steps!
Gifting Appreciated Stock
If you are considering a charitable contribution this year, it is in your best interest to seek out the most effective manner in which your money can work for you. Gifting appreciated stock is one of the most effective means of tax savings available.
| Donate Appreciated Securities Outright | Donate $10,000 Cash | Sell Securities & Donate Cash | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable Deduction | $10,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Ordinary Income Tax Savings (assumes 35% rate) | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Capital Gains Tax Paid (assumes 15% tax rate on $8,000 gain) | $1,200 | N/A | $1,200 Paid |
| Net Tax Savings | $4,700 | $3,500 | $2,300 |