You may make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate or other income-producing assets to the Miami County Community Foundation.  Your gift would qualify for the maximum charitable benefit under state and federal law.

The simplest way to contribute to an existing fund or to establish a new fund is with a cash gift.

Gifts of stocks, bonds, real estate or other income-producing assets may also be given to an existing fund or used to establish a new fund.  Gifting stocks and bonds to the Foundation allows you to avoid tax on any appreciation and you receive a tax deduction for the full market value.  As a tax-exempt charity, the Foundation may sell the securities and avoid taxes on the appreciation.

Real estate can be given in a number of ways that will allow you to avoid taxes on the appreciation.  To establish the value of the gift, you must obtain a qualified appraisal.