Cornerstone
Chartered Public School
Ways to Donate
Laying the Cornerstone for our Children's Future
STOCKS & MUTUAL FUNDS
Gifts of Stock & Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks or mutual funds, is a powerful way to turn Investments into opportunities for students. Instead of selling these assets and paying capital gains taxes, you can donate them directly — creating significant tax advantages while making a lasting difference for students in the Upper Valley.
Publicly Traded Stock
​What it is: Shares in companies that are bought and sold on the open market (e.g., Apple, Disney).
Mutual Funds
What it is: A collection of stocks or bonds that are pooled together (e.g., Vanguard 500 Index Fund, Fidelity Growth Fund).
Privately Held Stock
What it is: Shares in a business that aren’t traded on a public exchange.
Building New Hampshire's Home for Literacy and Learning
A gift of stock can help us purchase and renovate Cornerstone’s permanent school home in Lebanon, New Hampshire, creating vibrant classrooms where every child builds a strong foundation in reading, thinking, and leadership.
As the only K-8 public charter school in the Upper Valley focused on structured literacy, experiential learning, and the Science of Reading, Cornerstone provides a content-rich, knowledge-building education designed to close achievement gaps and empower lifelong learners.
Every gift moves us closer to opening vibrant classrooms where every child can thrive.
Donate Stock to Cornerstone Chartered Public School
Making a stock donation to Cornerstone supports our mission to empower children in the Upper Valley of New Hampshire to become strong readers, thinkers, and leaders with an equitable, free, literacy-first public education.
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​​How can I donate stock to Cornerstone?
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Donating stock is safe and easy. Using the donation form on this page, making a charitable gift is a quick five-step process:
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Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form.
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Enter your gift amount.
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Enter your email and address information for the receipt.
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Enter your brokerage account information.
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Virtually sign & make your gift!
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Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In rare circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6-8 business days with The Giving Block in partnership with Renaissance Charitable Foundation.
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Processing times may be longer during December or when handling restricted stock. Want to calculate how much stock to donate to offset your capital gains? Check out this Tax Benefit Calculator for Stock Donations.
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Which stocks do you accept?
We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.
We are continually adding support for new assets to donate, so please check back soon for more giving options.
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Are stock donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to make a charitable gift. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S., by making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
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I need assistance with my donation. How can I get in touch?
Thank you for your interest in supporting Cornerstone! To contact us about making a stock donation, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Stock Donation," or complete the contact form, and we will be in touch.
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Refund Policy
All stock donations made through The Giving Block are final and non-refundable. Because these gifts are processed as charitable contributions, Cornerstone is unable to reverse or refund transactions once completed. No goods, services, or other benefits are provided in exchange for stock donations.