By giving appreciated property like stocks, you can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation, the full proceeds can support Contra Costa Foster Friends, and you can receive a tax deduction for the full value of the gifts. Please check with your tax advisor to determine the full deductibility of your donation. Our tax identification number is #88-3780554.

When Contra Costa Friends receives a stock gift, our policy is to sell the stock as soon as possible after the receipt of the gift.  You will receive a donation receipt for 100% of the proceeds generated from the sale.  If you wish to donate stock, please use the following procedure:

Notify your broker that you are making a charitable gift to Contra Costa Foster Friends. Then, instruct your broker to transfer the stock into Contra Costa Foster Friends’ account at Charles Schwab:

​After you have completed the transfer, please notify Michael Mercier, Chief Financial Officer, Contra Costa Foster Friends, email mmercier@comcast.net, to let him know the arrangements that you have made. This is important because your broker may not include your name in the transfer and we may not know who the stock is from. Notifying us enables us to track the transfer of the stock and acknowledge your gift promptly. If you need assistance, please email mmercier@comcast.net.