Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
A gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy way for you to make a gift to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.

Here are some of the potential benefits:
- Avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation of the stock.
- Receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock.
- Enjoy possible increased income.
- Further our mission today!
Make your gift today by electronic transfer!
It's easy. Please contact us for delivery instructions to make a transfer from your brokerage account to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.
Send us your gift by mail
If you hold the stock certificate(s) yourself, mail them (unsigned) and a completed stock power form (PDF) to the address below. Sign a stock power for each certificate exactly as your name appears on the face of the certificate and mail the certificates and signed stock power to us separately via certified mail.
Jewish Federation30 S. Wells St. #3069
Chicago, IL 60606
Visit this page for detailed instructions on gifts of stock.