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Why Give Stocks or Mutual Funds?
If you intend to make a contribution to the Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation, giving shares of
stock or mutual funds may allow you to take full advantage of your investment earnings by avoiding the tax
on your capital gains. In addition, a gift of stock held more than one year may qualify for a charitable
income tax deduction equal to the security's full fair-market value. If you were to sell the stock to
obtain cash for a charitable gift, you may be required to pay tax on your capital gains.

Appreciated securities may be used for a contribution of any size or purpose, including:
● An annual gift of operating support for Fairmont State University or Pierpont Community & Technical
College
● A major gift to create an endowment or to fund a building project.
● A payment on a pledge to Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation.
● A planned gift such as a charitable trust or gift annuity.

The Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation will direct proceeds from the sale of these assets to any school
or program you choose.

Gifts of stocks and mutual funds are coordinated by Chris Morgan. Financial Officer for
Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation.

How can I make an outright gift of stock via electronic transfer?
Giving stock through electronic transfer is the easiest method when a donor maintains holdings in a
brokered account. Depository Trust Company, or DTC, is the clearinghouse for electronic security
transfers. Each brokerage firm has a specific DTC number.

Please contact Chris Morgan, Financial Officer for Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation, before
you make the transfer so that the Foundation can make arrangements with its broker to receive the stock.
contribution, such as an annual gift to a school, a pledge payment, or funds for a planned gift.

Stock Certificates and Stock Powers:
If you donate a stock certificate that is in your name, a letter of intent must be included. Under separate
cover, please send a signed stock power. The Foundation does not recommend sending signed
certificates.

How to give Mutual Fund Shares:
The process of giving mutual fund shares takes a few more steps and more time to complete. In
general, mutual fund companies do not allow shareholders to transfer mutual fund shares outside of
the fund. The shares must be transferred to an account within the fund created for the Foundation.

Using a Share Transfer Form:
When giving a gift of stock, mutual fund companies will provide a form called a "Share Transfer Form"
that will authorize the transfer stock from your account to an account opened for the Foundation. The
form must be completed by you and the Foundation. You may leave the "transfer to" portion of the
form blank and allow the Foundation to fill it in. If you wish to designate your gift for a specific area,
please note this in a letter accompanying the form when it is sent to the Foundation.

All persons listed in the "transfer from" section of the form (owners of the account) must sign the form.
All signatures must be medallion guaranteed, not notarized. Medallion guarantees are available at a
bank or a brokerage.

After completing your portion of the form, please send it to the Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation
at the following address:

Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation
Attention: Chris Morgan, Financial Officer
PO Box 461
Fairmont, WV 26555-0461

Our office will forward the form to the mutual fund company with instructions that the shares are to be
sold and the proceeds sent to Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation. The funds will be directed
to any school, program, or purpose you previously designated.

If a Share Transfer Form Is Not Available:
If you are unable to obtain a form from your mutual fund company, you may write a letter addressed
to the company authorizing the transfer of shares to the Foundation. All owners of the account must
sign the letter, and the signatures must be medallion guaranteed. Please send the original signed
letter to the Fairmont State-Pierpont Foundation at the address above so that the Foundation can attach
a letter requesting the transaction.

Gifts of mutual fund shares do take some time to finalize, so advance preparation is recommended
when the timing of a gift is critical.

For More Information Contact:
Chris Morgan, Financial Officer at 304-534-8786 or chrismorgan@fairmontstatefoundation.org