Appreciated Stock Gifts - December 20–23, 2025
To ensure proper processing and valuation, stock transfers should be initiated by with your broker December 20–23, in order to process before December 31.
Please remember to not sell the stock first. Selling triggers capital gains tax. Your tax advantage comes from donating the appreciated asset directly to AMSSND.
Wire Transfers - December 27–28, 2025
Wire gifts typically need to be initiated no later than December 27 or 28, depending on your bank.
Credit Card Gifts
Gifts must be completed by 11:59 p.m. local time on December 31. The IRS recognizes the date the charge is made, not when it posts or clears.
Checks Sent by U.S. Mail
Checks must be postmarked by December 31 to qualify for the 2025 tax year.
Checks Sent via FedEx, UPS, or other carrier
AMSSND must physically receive your check by December 31.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
Funds must leave and clear your IRA account by December 31.
Before December 31
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Grants
DAF processing times vary by organization, and year-end volume can slow things down. Your grant recommendations should be submitted as early as possible to your broker.
For more information, please contact your financial advisor or the AMSSND Development Office - llang@amssnd.org.
