Have You Heard of Stock Donations?

If you’ve ever donated to a charity in Israel, chances are you’ve done it the classic way: a click, a credit card, and maybe a great feeling afterward.
But there’s now an even smarter and savvy way to give, welcome to the world of stock donations, and yes, they’ve finally arrived in Israel.

Stock Donations: The New (Old) Way to Give
Here’s the thing: stock donations aren’t new globally.

In the U.S., they’ve been around for decades. In fact, according to Fidelity Charitable’s 2023 Giving Report, 57% of high-value donations to American donor-advised funds (DAFs) were made in the form of stocks, not cash. Why? Because donating stocks is like hitting a double jackpot:

You give more, since you’re donating the full market value of the shares.
You pay less, since you avoid capital gains tax.

Until recently, Israeli donors couldn’t easily use this model. But that’s changing.
As of 2024, Jgive now makes it possible to donate stocks directly through your own Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) in Israel.

What’s a DAF?
Think of a DAF as your personal giving account, like a philanthropic wallet with superpowers. It’s like having your own foundation, without the headaches and with peace of mind.

In Israel, the Jgive Platinum DAF lets you manage your giving over time. It’s ideal for people who:
• Donate more than 50K NIS annually
• Want to plan their giving and make it smarter, not just give spontaneously
• Prefer to give in a way that’s tax-efficient, impactful and values-driven

With a Donor-Advised Fund, you can deposit cash or stock and receive an immediate donation receipt for tax purposes. Later, you choose which nonprofits to support, when to give, and how much. You can even invest the balance so your giving grows before you distribute it.

How Stock Donations Actually Work (and Why the End of the Year Matters)
Here’s the play-by-play:
• You own stock that’s gone up in value since you bought it. (Yay, good market!)
• Instead of selling it, you donate the shares as-is to your DAF at Jgive. Because you didn’t sell, you pay no capital gains tax.
• You still get a donation receipt for the full market value of the stock. The stock is then sold within the DAF, and the funds are available for you to allocate to charities at any time you choose.

Simple, right? The end of the fiscal year is a time when people start thinking about taxes and meaning. Instead of rushing to make last-minute cash donations, you can make one smart move, transfer stocks, and lock in both the financial and charitable return on investment.

The Bigger Picture
At its core, stock giving isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about creating a new rhythm of generosity, one where giving is integrated into financial life, not an afterthought. And when you can turn profits into purpose, that’s when your portfolio truly pays off.

Visit Jgive.com/Platinum or contact us at Platinum@jgive.com.
We’ll walk you through it, in plain Hebrew, plain English, and plain common sense.

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