HOW TO MAKE A GIFT – Cash, Checks, Wire Transfer

By check
Please make the check payable to the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund, Inc. Please enclose a copy of the Contribution to EPCF gift form with the check.

By cash/wire transfer
For information on how to make a cash transfer by wire, call the Office of the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund, 304-754-5970. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Eastern time, or contact by E-mail trm10@cornell.edu

Questions? Call 1-304-754-5970

Tax Benefits
Your gift may provide you with federal and state income tax benefits:

• If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you may be able to deduct your contribution to the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund, Inc. from your adjusted gross income. In addition, gifts of appreciated property avoid long term capital gains tax. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your situation.
• Your state may also allow a credit or deduction. Each state treats the allowed tax credit or deduction differently. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your personal situation and your state.

Securities

Advantages of Gifts of Securities

• You get an income tax deduction based on the value of the securities at the time you make the gift.
• You avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value of the securities.
• The Eagle Promise Charitable Fund can immediately use the proceeds for the purpose you specify or for general support of essential initiatives.

It's easy! See Contact Us for how to make your gift.

Valuation
The value of your gift is calculated as the average of the high and low price on the date the transfer was received by the EPCF or its broker, not the date it was sent. The date of gift is the day the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund, Inc. assumes ownership of the security.

Stock Transfer/E-Trade:
Gifts of appreciated securities are a great way to transmit assets to the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund as a charitable contribution. Regardless of the method of transferring stock, as per IRS regulations, the value of the stock gift is calculated on the date the transfer is received by the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund or its broker. Similarly, the value is calculated as the average of the high and low price on the date the transfer was received by the EPCF or its broker, not the date it was sent. Donors need to specify and confirm in writing the designation(s) for the gift, ideally before the stock transfer is made.

Tax Benefits
Your gift may provide you with federal and state income tax benefits:

• If you itemize deductions on your federal income tax return, you may be able to deduct your contribution to the Eagle Promise Charitable Fund, Inc. from your adjusted gross income. In addition, gifts of appreciated property avoid long term capital gains tax. Check with your tax advisor for deduction and capital gains tax requirements and limitations for your situation.