Donate Stock, Retirement Assets, or IRA Funds to PNOC Foundation
Appreciated assets like stock, retirement account balances, and IRA funds are among the most tax-efficient ways to make a meaningful gift. PNOC Foundation accepts these types of donations and can work with your advisor to make the transfer process simple. Your assets go further when you give them directly.
We’ve partnered with The Giving Block to provide a best-in-class, secure platform that makes it easy to support PNOC directly by donating stock in just a few clicks.
What you’ll need to donate
To donate stock or initiate a transfer from a retirement account or IRA, your financial advisor or institution will need our legal name and EIN.
Legal name: Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium Foundation (PNOC Foundation)
EIN: 46-3152273
For questions, contact us at info@pnocfoundation.org or call 1-866-766-2562.
What Is An Asset Donation?
An asset donation means giving non-cash property directly to PNOC Foundation rather than selling it and donating the cash proceeds. This applies to appreciated stock and securities, retirement account beneficiary designations, and IRA charitable rollovers (also called qualified charitable distributions, or QCDs).
In most cases, donating assets directly is more tax-efficient than selling first. You avoid triggering capital gains tax on the appreciation, and the full fair market value of the asset qualifies as a charitable deduction. The result: more support for pediatric brain tumor research, less lost to taxes.
Three Ways To Give
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Donate Appreciated Stock
If you own stock, mutual funds, or other securities that have increased in value, donating them directly to PNOC Foundation means you skip the capital gains tax entirely. You receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value at the time of transfer. Contact your brokerage with our DTC information to initiate the transfer.
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Name PNOC Foundation as a Retirement Account Beneficiary
You can designate PNOC Foundation as a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other retirement account. This type of gift costs nothing during your lifetime and can significantly reduce the tax burden on your estate when the account passes to non-spouse beneficiaries. Update your beneficiary form through your account provider.
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Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from Your IRA
If you are 70½ or older, you can donate up to $105,000 per year directly from your IRA to PNOC Foundation as a qualified charitable distribution. The transfer counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year and is excluded from your taxable income entirely. Ask your IRA administrator to send the distribution directly to PNOC Foundation.
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Contact your brokerage or financial advisor and request a transfer to PNOC Foundation. They will need our legal name (Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium Foundation), our EIN (46-3152273), and our DTC transfer instructions. Contact us at info@pnocfoundation.org to receive complete transfer details.
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Yes. For stock donations, you will receive a tax receipt confirming the date of transfer and the fair market value of the shares at that time. For QCDs, your IRA administrator will provide documentation. We always recommend consulting your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
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There is no minimum gift amount from PNOC Foundation's side. Your brokerage or IRA administrator may have their own transfer minimums. Check with your institution for details.
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If you'd like to direct your gift toward a specific area of PNOC's work, contact us at info@pnocfoundation.org before initiating your transfer. We will do our best to honor your intent.
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Deadlines vary by institution, and stock transfers and QCDs can take several business days to process. We recommend initiating any year-end gift well before December 31 to ensure it is completed in time. Contact your advisor or brokerage early.
FAQs
Your assets can accelerate the research that saves children's lives.
Every clinical trial PNOC Foundation runs depends on consistent funding from donors who understand what's at stake. A gift of stock or retirement assets can fund years of research that individual donations alone cannot. There has never been a better time to put appreciated assets to work for something that matters.
Why donate to PNOC Foundation?
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Children's hospitals in the PNOC research network
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FDA drug approvals resulting from PNOC-funded research
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4-Star
Charity Navigator rating for transparency and accountability
Other Ways to Give
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Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor with a recurring monthly gift.
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Crypto
PNOC Foundation accepts multiple cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block. It's fast and secure, and donating appreciated digital assets can be a tax-smart alternative to selling.
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Wills & Bequests
Create a lasting legacy for children with brain tumors by including PNOC Foundation in your will or estate plan. Learn how bequests work and access sample language.
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Memorial & Tribute Gifts
Honor someone you love by directing gifts in their name to childhood brain tumor research.
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Life Insurance
Naming PNOC Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy costs nothing today and can create a meaningful future gift.
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In Kind Donations
Goods and services keep our operations running. If you have something to offer, whether it's professional services, auction items, or event supplies, we want to hear from you.
Have additional questions? Get in touch with us!
Email: info@pnocfoundation.org
Phone: 1-866-766-2562
Mail: PNOC Foundation, 1005 Northgate Drive #224, San Rafael, CA 94903