Contributions of appreciated securities held for over a year are generally deductible at market value, regardless of what the donor paid for them; moreover, the capital gains tax is avoided through such a gift. 

To ensure that we correctly credit the gift to you:

Email Kevin Hirano at khirano@apiavote.org. Please provide:

• Your name, address and phone number
• The name of the stock
• The number of shares contributed
• The approximate date the transaction was made or will be made