Ways to Give / Gifts of Stock

Give shares.
Grow opportunity.

Your gift of stock can help Lake County young adults earn a diploma, build career skills, and move toward a future they’re proud of.

Request transfer instructions

Gifts of appreciated stock

Put growth to work
for young adults.

The investments you’ve built can help build opportunity for someone else. YBLC welcomes conversations about gifts of publicly traded securities, with our Development team helping you and your advisor get the transfer details you need.

A thoughtful gift. A clear next step.

Start with our team so you and your broker have the right information before making a transfer.

01 / CONNECT

Get the instructions.

Contact our Development team for current stock-transfer instructions. Let us know what you’re considering and any questions you or your advisor have.

02 / COORDINATE

Work with your broker.

Share YBLC’s instructions with your broker or financial advisor. They can help you decide which shares to give and arrange the transfer.

03 / LET US KNOW

Help us recognize your gift.

Tell our team when the transfer is on its way. Sharing the security name, number of shares, and expected date helps us identify your gift and thank you.

Details for your advisor.

Legal name
YBLC Inc. (YouthBuild Lake County)
Tax ID (EIN)
20-0549865
Charitable status
501(c)(3) public charity
Mailing address
2527 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064

Here to help

Let’s make your gift possible.

Our Development team can provide transfer instructions, answer questions about supporting YBLC, and help you coordinate your gift with your advisor.

Request transfer instructionsCall 847-473-3483

Your financial or tax advisor can help you understand the tax treatment and reporting requirements for your gift.

Frequently asked questions.

What kind of stock gift should I discuss with YBLC?

Our donor guide highlights gifts of publicly traded securities that have increased in value and been held for more than one year. Contact our Development team about the securities you’re considering before starting a transfer.

Should I sell the shares first?

Talk with your broker or tax advisor before selling. Donating shares directly and selling them before donating cash can have different tax consequences. Our team can provide transfer instructions once you and your advisor decide how to proceed.

Are there potential tax benefits?

Gifts of appreciated stock held for more than one year may offer tax advantages. Your eligibility, deduction, and reporting requirements depend on your circumstances and current rules. Ask your tax advisor to review your gift. See IRS guidance on charitable contributions.

Can I direct my gift to a particular program?

You can support YBLC’s overall mission, a specific program, or the Transforming Futures campaign. Contact our Development team to discuss your preferred designation before the transfer.

What should I share when a transfer is on its way?

Let our Development team know your name, the security name, the number of shares, and the expected transfer date so we can help identify your gift and thank you. Your broker can confirm the transfer timing.

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