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Donate Stock to Lung Cancer Foundation of America
Your appreciated stock can do more than grow your portfolio—it can advance lifesaving lung cancer research while maximizing your tax benefits.
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When you donate stock directly to Lung Cancer Foundation of America, you avoid capital gains taxes and receive a full fair-market-value deduction. It’s one of the smartest ways to support our mission to improve lung cancer survivorship through transformative science, public awareness, and patient education.
Why Donate Stock Instead of Cash?
Donating appreciated stock you’ve held for more than one year offers significant advantages over writing a check:
- Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes: When you sell stock, you owe taxes on the gains. When you donate stock directly, you pay nothing—and neither do we.
- Deduct the Full Value: Your tax deduction equals the stock’s current market value, not what you originally paid.
- Give More, Spend Less: The tax savings mean you can make a larger gift to lung cancer research at a lower out-of-pocket cost.
Example: You purchased stock for $10,000 that’s now worth $50,000. If you sell and donate the cash, you’ll owe up to $8,000 in capital gains taxes. Donate the stock directly, and the full $50,000 supports lung cancer research—while you deduct the entire amount.
Your Stock Gift Keeps Research Moving Forward
Federal funding cuts have created a critical shortfall in lung cancer research. Private philanthropy is now essential to sustaining progress on immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and early detection.
A stock gift of $200,000 can fund a complete two-year LCFA research grant, keeping breakthrough discoveries on track when patients need them most. Gifts of any size help bridge the funding gap and protect the momentum researchers have built.
DAF Donation FAQs
We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.
We are continually adding support for new assets. If you hold international stock, restricted stock, or other securities you’d like to donate, please connect with our Private Donor Services team at The Giving Block.
Yes. Stock donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law if you pay taxes in the U.S. By donating appreciated stock held longer than one year, you may:
- Deduct the full fair market value
- Avoid capital gains taxes entirely
- Reduce your overall tax liability
As with any tax-related questions, consult a qualified tax advisor to understand your specific situation.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Lung Cancer Foundation of America. To contact us about making a stock donation, please send us an email.
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All stock donations made via The Giving Block are non-refundable. We are not able to give refunds if you changed your mind or made the wrong decision.
No goods or services will be offered in exchange for stock donations.