Gifts of Stock

Make a Meaningful Impact Through a Gift of Securities

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a meaningful way to support the NSCA Foundation while potentially providing tax advantages. By giving securities directly to the Foundation, you can help advance strength and conditioning research, support educational opportunities, and invest in the next generation of strength and conditioning professionals.

Gifts of appreciated securities may also allow you to avoid capital gains taxes that would otherwise apply if you sold the investments, while potentially qualifying for a charitable income tax deduction.

Benefits of Giving Stock

A gift of appreciated securities can offer several advantages:

• Potential Tax Savings: Avoid recognizing capital gains on qualifying appreciated securities transferred directly to the Foundation.

• Charitable Tax Deduction: Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a charitable income tax deduction based on the fair market value of your gift.

• Greater Impact: Put the value of your investments to work supporting scholarships, research grants, and professional development opportunities.

• Convenient Giving: Securities held in a brokerage account can generally be transferred electronically without selling them first.

How to Make a Gift of Stock

Making a gift of stock to the NSCA Foundation is a straightforward process.

Step 1: Contact the NSCA Foundation | Email Foundation@nsca.com to request the information needed to transfer securities to the Foundation.

Step 2: Initiate the Transfer | Contact your broker or financial advisor and provide the Foundation's transfer instructions. Your broker can help arrange an electronic transfer of the securities directly to the Foundation.

Step 3: Notify the Foundation | Once you have initiated the transfer, please notify the Foundation so we can identify your gift and provide the appropriate acknowledgment.

What if My Stock Has Decreased in Value?

If your securities have decreased in value, selling them and donating the proceeds may provide a more favorable tax outcome than donating the securities directly. This approach may allow you to recognize an investment loss while also making a charitable contribution, subject to applicable tax rules.

We encourage you to consult your tax or financial advisor to determine the giving strategy that best fits your circumstances.

Make Your Gift of Stock Today

Your generosity helps create opportunities for future strength and conditioning professionals while advancing research and education that strengthen the profession.

Interested in donating stock? Contact the NSCA Foundation for transfer instructions or to discuss your gift.