Gifts that can work harder than cash
Many financial assets can be given directly. Talk with your tax advisor about what makes sense for you.
Appreciated assets
Giving stock or other assets you have held a long time may let you avoid tax on the gain. Please confirm with your tax advisor.
Flexible for your plans
Give now, give through your retirement account, or name us in your estate plan.
We walk you through it
We give you the details your broker, custodian or advisor needs, and send a written acknowledgment.
Financial gifts we welcome
Not sure how to give a particular asset? Ask. Larger and more complex gifts are reviewed with our board before we accept them.
Stocks, ETFs & mutual funds
Publicly traded securities, bonds, ETFs and mutual fund shares.
Give Securities →Cryptocurrency & digital assets
Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins and other recognized digital currencies. We work out the transfer with you.
Give Crypto →Retirement accounts
Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA (generally age 70½ and older), or naming us a beneficiary of an IRA or 401(k).
Give from Retirement →Donor-advised funds
Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund to Ras Tafari Inc.
Recommend a Grant →Business interests & notes
Private company stock, LLC or partnership interests, and promissory notes. Each is reviewed individually.
Ask About It →How it works
Tell us what you plan to give
Email or call us with the type of asset and roughly what it is worth.
We confirm and send instructions
We review the gift and send the transfer details your broker, custodian or advisor needs.
You make the transfer
Your advisor moves the asset to us.
You get your acknowledgment
We send a written acknowledgment for your tax records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I give stock or a mutual fund?
Contact us first. We will send the transfer details to give to your broker, so the gift is credited to Ras Tafari Inc.
Do you accept cryptocurrency?
Yes, please tell us what you would like to give and we will work out the transfer with you.
Can I give from my IRA?
Qualified Charitable Distributions are generally available from a traditional IRA for donors age 70½ and older. Your IRA custodian and tax advisor can confirm the rules for you.
Do you accept private company stock or complex gifts?
We review each one individually, and larger or more complex gifts are reviewed with our board before we accept them.
How is the value of my gift determined?
Your tax advisor will help you determine the value for your tax return. We send a written acknowledgment of the gift.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Ras Tafari Inc is a public charity recognized under IRC Section 501(c)(3), effective June 9, 2026 (EIN 42-3036705). Donors may deduct contributions under IRC Section 170. Please consult your tax advisor. See our Nonprofit Disclosure page.
Ready to make a financial gift?
Tell us what you plan to give and we will send the next steps.
This page is for information and is not tax or legal advice. Please consult your tax advisor about your situation. Images on this page are illustrations.