Other Ways to Give

Donate Stock to Dogs for Better Lives

Did you know that when you donate stock, you avoid the tax on the gain while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution?

Making a stock donation to support Dogs for Better Lives makes it possible to train and place life-changing Service Dogs at ZERO cost to our clients

Donating stock valued at $1,100 funds one month training expenses for one of our dogs in training!

Support Dogs for Better Lives by making a charitable gift in stock. We accept donations in publicly traded, domestic common stocks.

How do I donate stock to Dogs for Better Lives?

Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:

  1. Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form
  2. Enter your gift amount
  3. Type in your email and address info for the receipt
  4. Enter your brokerage account information
  5. Virtually sign & make your gift!

Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.

Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6-8 business days with The Giving Block in partnership with Renaissance Charitable Foundation. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock.

Which stocks do you accept?

We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.

We are continually in the process of adding support for new assets to donate, so please check back soon for more giving options.

Are stock donations tax deductible?

Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.

As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.

I need assistance with my donation, or I'm working with a financial advisor. How can I get in touch?

To contact us about making a stock donation, please send us an email at harvey@dogsforbetterlives.org with the subject line, “Stock Donation.”

Donate DAFs to Dogs for Better Lives

Make a donation from your DAF in support of Dogs for Better Lives

Making a stock donation to support Dogs for Better Lives makes it possible to train and place life-changing Service Dogs at ZERO cost to our clients

Donating DAFs valued at $2,000 funds follow-up visits for 4 active Service Dog teams

Support Dogs for Better Lives using donations from your DAF.

How do I donate DAFs to Dogs for Better Lives?

Donating from your Donor Advised Funds is safe, easy, and fast. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick process:

  1. Select the DAF ticker and confirm the company name in the widget
  2. Enter your gift amount
  3. Type in your email and address info for the receipt
  4. Enter your brokerage account information
  5. Virtually sign & make your gift!

Upon making a donation, you can elect to receive an automatically generated receipt that will be sent to the email address you provide.

Grants and donations from your DAF are processed quickly and safely with The Giving Block.

Do you accept funds from my DAF?

Donor-Advised Funds included but not limited to:
BNY Mellon, Charityvest, Chicago Community Trust, Daffy, Fidelity Charitable, Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, Greater Horizons, Jewish Communal Fund of New York, National Christian Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust, OJC Fund, Pledger Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The Donors Fund, UBS and Vanguard Charitable.

Don’t see your Donor-Advised Fund Sponsoring Organization? Use the search field to type in the name of your sponsoring organization and you’ll be directed to your login page.

I need assistance with my DAF donation, or I'm working with a financial advisor. How can I get in touch?

To contact us about making a DAF donation, please send us an email at harvey@dogsforbetterlives.org with the subject line, “DAF Donation.”

Donate Your Car or Boat

Vehicle Donations are a unique and impactful giving option that helps Dogs for Better Lives train and place life-changing Assistance Dogs with the people who need them. Your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, SUV, or even plane can be accepted as a donation. Your generosity qualifies for a tax deduction and we’ll do all the heavy lifting. The pick-up is free and we’ll schedule it during a time that’s convenient for you. Call 855-500-RIDE (7433) now or fill out the form below to get started!

Donate Real Estate

Now accepting real estate donationsWe accept gifts of land, homes, vacation cottages, rental property, commercial real estate and more!

Learn more and start the process. Contact Harvey Potts, VP of Development for more information.

Bandana Subscription

Show off your dog’s sense of style while supporting our mission of rescuing, professionally training, and placing Assistance Dogs nationwide.

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Wine Fundraiser

Support Our Dogs by Purchasing Limited Edition Wine! Local pickup is available. We ship to Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Missouri, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Alaska, Washington D.C., Nevada, Tennessee, and Arizona.

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