2019 Year-End Charitable Giving Tax Deadlines
Contribution Deadlines
When you make a contribution to iGiftFund, you receive an immediate and maximum tax deduction. We accept many types of assets, including cash, stocks and more. Please refer to the guidelines below to ensure that contributions are received by December 31st, the IRS deadline for yearly tax deduction eligibility.
We encourage you to work with your financial advisor and or have them contact us as soon as possible with your plans so we can facilitate your gift.
Mailing Address: 5 East Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236
Questions? Please call 800.810.0366 or email us at gifts@igiftfund.org
| Contribution Type | Deadline | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Check | Mail must be postmarked by US Post Office by December 31st | Download, print and mail/email a Contribution Form |
| Wire Transfer | Wires generally take 2 to 3 business days. Please check with your financial institution. Funds must be received by December 31st | Contact us for information Download, print and mail/email a Contribution Form |
| Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) | Funds must be received by December 30th | Contact us for information Download, print and mail/email a Contribution Form |
| Appreciated Long Term Illiquid/Complex Assets* | December 13th | Please contact us for information |
| Mutual Funds | Processing times can vary from 2 to 6 weeks Assets must be received by December 28th | Please contact us for information |
| Securities held by your Financial Advisor's firm | Processing times can vary Assets must be received by December 28th | Please contact us for information |
| Securities held by another Firm | Processing times can vary Assets must be received by December 28th | Please contact us for information |
| Fund held at another Donor Advised Fund or Private Foundation | No time constraints (not a taxable event) | Please contact us for information |
*Contributions of complex assets like real estate, closely-held stock, restrictive stock, life insurance, alternative investments, etc.
Please note
- Different financial custodians may have deadlines that may restrict how and when certain assets can be transferred. Please check with your platform concerning their deadlines.
- If you are not registered within the state of Ohio, you may need to complete your registration for the donor advised fund to be completed.