Give stocks/securities:

Meet your giving goals, enjoy potential tax benefits, and contribute to the change you want to see. 

When you gift stocks/bonds/mutual funds directly to The Venues, you make an outsized impact without taking money directly out of your bank account. Plus, neither you nor The Venues will be taxed on the gains for appreciated assets you donate. Most donors can also claim an income tax deduction for the full market value. 

When you give appreciated securities directly to The Venues, your gift can be up to 20% larger because you avoid the taxes you’d incur from selling and donating the cash*. This means more money going to the efforts you support.

Donating stocks and other securities takes very little time and effort. For instructions, contact Barby Pohl at 417-860-8058 or barby@thevenues.org.

*To understand the full tax benefits of giving appreciated securities, please consult with your tax professional about your personal tax implications.

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are a smart way to manage your philanthropy. DAFs are created by transferring a variety of assets to a provider (such as Community Foundation of the Ozarks), which may provide tax relief. Over time, you can recommend grants to charities at a cadence of your choosing.