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Gifts of Stock

Make a larger impact by gifting appreciated securities directly to Northern Public Radio.

Why Gift Stock?

Donating long-term appreciated securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) offers significant advantages over cash:

Eliminate capital gains taxes and the Medicare surtax (combined savings up to 23.8%).
Take an immediate income tax deduction  in the amount of the full fair market value if you itemize your deductions.*
Make a larger impact by gifting stock and donating long-term appreciated securities directly to charity. You may potentially increase your gift and tax donation.

*To determine the specific tax benefits for your financial situation, please consult with a tax advisor, certified public accountant, or attorney.

To gift shares from your taxable brokerage account:

Contact your financial advisor or brokerage account institution
Request to transfer shares as a gift from a
non-retirement account.
Complete the necessary forms
Your financial advisor or brokerage agent will assist you with this paperwork.
Notify Northern Public Radio
This step is critical. Brokerages often transfer stock anonymously. We need to know it's coming to credit you correctly.

To ensure we acknowledge your gift, please contact the station immediately after initiating the transfer.

Email: nprmember@niu.edu
Phone: (815) 753-9000 Notify Us of Your Gift

Federal Tax ID: 36-6086819
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801 N 1st St
DeKalb, IL 60115