Building Renovation Project
You Can Help Create a Better All Souls
In March, 2005, All Souls held a Capital Campaign Kick-Off Celebration in
honor of our building renovation project. This was followed by a capital
campaign. This project is only possible through the generosity of our members
and friends. The capital campaign is a three-year commitment, with payment
being structured according to the donor's wishes. If you would like more
information on ways you can contribute to the capital campaign, contact the office.
You may think that you don't have much money to spare for something big like this
project, but there are many ways you can donate.
Stocks and mutual fund shares with appreciated value
1. Stocks and mutual fund shares with appreciated value can be donated directly to the church. The amount of your
contribution is the fair market value of your shares on the day of your donation. Specific donation instructions for stock and
mutual fund shares are available from the office.
Stocks and mutual fund shares with diminished value
2. As perverse as it sounds, you can still leverage your giving with shares that have lost value. Instead of giving the shares to
the church, sell the shares outright and give the cash as all or part of your pledge. That way you will be able to deduct on
your income tax both the loss on your shares and the gift of cash.
Gifts of other assets
3. Any property that has value may be given as a charitable contribution. If the gift is something other than marketable
securities, the church will have to determine if it is feasible to accept the gift. The main issues are fair valuation and
marketability. But let's be imaginative; we are ready to entertain reasonable offers. Here are some ideas:
- You are considering moving to a smaller home. If you have excess furnishings your children neither need nor want,
consider donating them to the capital campaign. - You have some expensive jewelry, artwork, or antique furniture that no longer fits your style. This could be part of
your pledge. - Use your imagination to see what works for you.
your own capital gains taxes. The IRS permits individuals to donate appreciated assets without paying capital gains taxes on
the appreciation. Consider these assets as all or part of your pledge. For other assets, we may need a professional valuation
and an estimate of the time it will take to sell the asset to determine if it is feasible to accept the gift.
Learn more ways you can help
Take the tour again
See a drawing of the lower level renovation plans
See a drawing of the upper level renovation plans
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