Donate Stock to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Put stock in something that matters: safer streets, better trails, connected greenways, and more people walking and biking across the Shenandoah Valley.

Support Our Movement When you Give Stock

You can donate publicly traded stock, mutual funds, or ETFs to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition through our secure DonateStock.com portal. Stock gifts can support trails, greenways, safer streets, Bikes for Neighbors, or the Coalition’s general mission to make walking and biking easier across the Valley. You can start online or request DTC transfer instructions for your advisor.

The Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition has partnered with DonateStock.com to allow supporters to donate stock in just 10 minutes. Our secure DonateStock page enables you to transfer stock directly from your brokerage to our account easily and safely. Remember, charitable giving doesn’t always mean cash.

Donating stock can have a greater impact without affecting your budget. Support our cause by investing in something that matters!

You can always direct your stock donation to a specific project or program

Have questions? Contact us

Why Donate Stock?

Did you know that donating stock vs. cash may triple your tax savings?  Make tax-advantaged stock donations in 10 minutes

Give Stock

Click below to initiate a stock gift or request DTC transfer instructions.

Stock DTC transfer instructions
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What your stock gift supports

A stock gift to the Coalition helps build a Shenandoah Valley where walking, biking, trails, greenways, and active transportation are part of everyday life. Your gift can support:
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Trails and public lands — planning, stewardship, and long-term investment in regional trail systems

  • With markets near all-time highs, it’s the perfect time to donate stock!

  • Did you know that donating stock vs. cash may triple your tax savings?

  • Want to increase your impact while saving more on taxes?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Avoid paying capital gains tax on appreciated securities held more than 1 year. Capital Gains and NII Taxes range from 18.8% to 37.1%, depending on income and state of residence.
  • Receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value
  • Have greater impact by making a pre-tax gift

  • You can donate publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs held for more than one year
  • Stock may not be restricted and must be traded on a major exchange
  • Deduction is limited to 30% of your adjusted gross income (AGI)
  • For gifts over $500, file IRS Form 8283 with your tax return.

  • Stock gifts occur via transfer of shares from your account to an account managed by our
    stock gifting partner, Donatestock Charitable, Inc.
  • There’s no paperwork, calls or email required. Everything is done online in minutes.
  • It takes 2-5 business days for the stock to be transferred; you’ll be notified when the stock
    arrives.
  • An acknowledgement letter (tax receipt) will be sent to you by Donatestock Charitable
    when the gift is received.
  • The gift will be valued based on the date the shares are received.

Consider these criteria when donating appreciated securities:

  • Portfolio concentration: Donate shares of overweighted positions to diversify your portfolio.
  • Biggest gainers: Donate your biggest long-term winners and select the Lot with the lowest
    cost-basis for maximum savings.

  • Direct your advisor to the nonprofit’s page on donatestock.com
  • They will click “Donate Stock” and select the Advisor option, allowing them to quickly obtain
    the information they need to initiate the gift on your behalf.

  • There’s no cost to you or your advisor.