Donate Stock to North Park Cat Rescue
Turn your investments into lifesaving care for cats across San Diego. A gift of stocks, ETFs, or mutual funds can help provide medical treatment, foster supplies, daily care, and a safe path from rescue to adoption.
Donating appreciated assets directly may also offer meaningful tax advantages, allowing more of your gift to support cats who need it most.
With our stock donation program, you can:
Start your donation online in minutes
Receive clear transfer instructions
Involve your financial advisor if needed
Track your gift through the process
Receive a confirmation for your records
Choose to give anonymously if preferred
A Tax-Smart Way to Help Cats
Supporting North Park Cat Rescue through a stock donation is a simple and meaningful way to make a bigger impact. If you have appreciated securities, donating them directly may allow you to give more efficiently than making a cash gift.
Your donation helps us rescue, foster, and rehome cats in need throughout the San Diego community.
Why Donate Stock?
Potential Tax Advantages
If you donate appreciated stock directly, you may be able to avoid capital gains taxes you would otherwise owe if you sold the asset first. You may also be eligible for a charitable deduction based on the fair market value of the donated stock. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation.
Make a Bigger Impact
When you donate stock instead of selling it and donating the cash, more of your gift may go directly toward helping cats. That means more support for medical care, food, foster supplies, and rescue efforts.
Support Local Cats in Need
Every gift to North Park Cat Rescue helps provide lifesaving care and second chances for cats and kittens. Your donation can directly support rescue, rehabilitation, foster care, and adoption.
How It Works
Donating stock is easier than many people think. Through our partnership with DonateStock, you can begin the process online in just a few steps.
1. Start Your Donation
Click the Donate Stock button to access our secure donation page through DonateStock.
2. Choose Your Asset
Select the stock, ETF, or mutual fund you would like to donate.
3. Complete the Transfer
DonateStock will guide you or your financial advisor through the transfer process and provide the instructions needed to complete your gift.
4. Help Cats in Need
Once the donation is completed, your gift will help North Park Cat Rescue provide care, shelter, and loving futures for cats in our community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of assets can I donate?
You can donate publicly traded stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds through our DonateStock page.
Do I need to sell my stock first?
No. In many cases, donating appreciated stock directly may be more tax-efficient than selling it first and donating the proceeds.
Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. Once your donation is completed, you will receive documentation for your records.
Can my financial advisor help with the donation?
Yes. DonateStock can provide the information your broker or advisor needs to complete the transfer.
Can I make my donation anonymously?
Yes. If you prefer, you can choose to make your gift anonymously.
How long does the process take?
The timeline can vary depending on your brokerage and the type of asset being donated, but DonateStock provides guidance throughout the process.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
North Park Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and qualified donations may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax professional for advice related to your individual circumstances.
A stock donation can help us provide:
Urgent Medical Care
Exams, diagnostics, surgeries, medications, and treatment for sick or injured cats.
Spay and Neuter Services
Preventative care that helps reduce suffering and supports long-term community cat welfare.
Foster Support
Food, litter, enrichment, carriers, and supplies for the foster homes that make rescue possible.
Rescue and Adoption Efforts
Support for taking cats into care, socializing them, and helping them find safe, loving homes.