Donate Stock ·
Multiply Your Impact
Give appreciated securities directly to Covered Bridge Recovery Home and unlock powerful tax advantages—often letting you give more at no additional out‑of‑pocket cost.
*This information is educational and not tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor.
Why stock gifts are smart
- Potentially avoid capital gains tax on appreciated securities.
- Deduct fair market value if held > 1 year (subject to IRS limits)
- Fee‑efficient and often more tax‑wise than selling first.
- Transforms lives by funding housing, counseling, and recovery programs.
Avoid Capital Gains Tax
When you donate appreciated securities directly, you may bypass capital gains taxes versus selling first.
Deduct Fair Market Value
If you’ve held the stock more than one year, you can typically deduct the full market value (subject to IRS limits).
Bigger Impact at No Extra Cost
Tax savings can increase your effective gift—fueling more beds, counseling, and recovery support.
How to Donate Stock
Step 1
Get Transfer Details
Download our DTC and account info, or email our team for assistance.
Step 2
Initiate Transfer
Ask your broker to transfer shares to our account (see details below).
Step 3
Receive Your Receipt
We’ll send a charitable receipt for the fair market value on the date of transfer.
Broker Transfer Information
DTC Number
XXXX
Account Number
XXXXXXXXXXX
Brokerage Firm
Name of Brokerage
Organization EIN
03-0370329
Account Name
Covered Bridge Therapeutic Community
Mailing Address
184 Pearl Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Your Gift Powers Recovery
Stock donations help us provide safe housing, counseling, life-skills training, and aftercare so residents can rebuild their lives with dignity.
Stable funding for program growth- More beds and longer stays for residents
- Evidence‑informed care with compassionate staff
Make a Planned Gift in Stock
Consider a year‑end gift or include securities in your donor‑advised fund and estate plans to extend your impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, donors who transfer long‑term appreciated securities directly to a qualified charity may avoid capital gains tax and can typically deduct the fair market value of the gift, subject to IRS limits. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
We generally accept publicly traded stocks, ETFs, and mutual fund shares. For closely held or restricted stock, please contact us.
Your charitable receipt will reflect the fair market value (commonly the average of the high and low selling prices) on the date the shares reach our account.
Please provide the DTC number, our brokerage firm name, our account name and account number listed above, and our EIN. Let us know when you initiate the transfer so we can properly identify and receipt your gift.
Yes—DAFs can grant gifts in cash or, in some cases, in‑kind securities. Contact your DAF sponsor for instructions.
Contact Us
Questions or need help initiating a transfer? We’re here to help.