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Gifts of Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds

When you make a gift to Wildlife Rescue Center Napa County (WRCNC), consider donating stocks, bonds or mutual funds, a tax-wise alternative.  WRCNC accepts gifts of publicly traded stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

If you would like to make such a gift, please inform your banker or broker of your wishes.  She/he can advise you regarding the specific procedures at your bank or brokerage firm.

You may make a gift or Stocks or bonds to WRCNC by the following methods:

Stocks or Bonds Held by Your Banker or Broker

Please have your banker or broker transmit the details of your gift to the Hawk Line at

707-224-4295 (HAWK)

or by writing to:

Wildlife Rescue Center Napa County
Development Department
P.O. Box 2571
Napa, CA  94558

You may deliver the stock or bond certificate to your banker or broker with a letter of instruction to transfer the certificate(s) to WRCNC.  Please see Sample Letter for Stocks or Bonds (will open as a PDF File) for an example of a letter requests such a transfer.

Stock or Bond Certificates in Your Possession

If you do not have a banker or broker for the purposes of this gift, you may mail the stock or bond certificates(s) registered in your name to WRCNC.  The certificates(s) must be accompanied by a stock power that you have  signed in the presence of a notary.  The stock power must be signed exactly as your name is listed on the face of the certificate(s).

Send the certificate(s) by registered mail and return receipt requested if you would like to receive proof of delivery) and the stock power, under separate cover by first class mail to:

Wildlife Rescue Center Napa County
Development Department
P.O. Box 2571
Napa, CA  94558

Upon receipt, your gift will be recorded and the certificate(s) sent to WRCNC’s broker for immediate disposition.

Please call the Hawk Line at

707-224-4295 (HAWK)

with questions or facilitate your gift.

As with any gift to WRCNC, please consult your tax advisor for the exact tax benefits of your charitable contribution.

Mutual Funds

To give a gift of mutual funds that are held by your banker or broker, or that are in certificate form, please use the sample procedure outlined in detail in the Gifts of Stocks or Bonds section of this website.

To give a gift or mutual funds held by the fund, the usual procedure is to send a letter (click for Sample Letter of Mutual Fund) to the mutual fund indicating your account number and instructing them to transfer the number of shares to:

Wildlife Rescue Center Napa County
Federal I.D. #: 68 0271705
Development Department
P.O. Box 2571
Napa, CA  94558

Most mutual funds have an 800# for shareholder questions. You should contact the company for their specific procedures before writing your letter of instruction.  Your fund may require a signature guarantee on your letter.  Please see Sample Letter for Mutual Funds.

This material should be sent certified mail; ask for return receipt requested if you wish to receive proof of delivery.  Please keep copies of all correspondence for your records.  You can send a copy of your gift letter to WRCNC as notification of your gift.

General Information

Please call the Hawk Line at

707-224-4295 (HAWK)

to ask questions or facilitate your gift.

As with any gift to WRCNC, please consult your tax advisor for the exact tax benefits of your charitable contribution.