Ways to Give

Supporting the charitable programs of The Brent Shapiro Foundation and The Charitable Giving Center need not be in the form of a direct financial contribution. If you want to make a charitable gift, consider appreciated property. Whether you donate artwork, cars, boats, real estate, aircraft, comic books, coins, sports memorabilia, antique furniture or a collector car, as well as any other in-kind charitable donations you will qualify for a generous tax break while The Brent Shapiro Foundation and The Charitable Giving Center can convey the benefits of your donation to those in need.

We can also do all of the work for you! Through the cooperative efforts of many experts and charity minded professionals we will be able to provide easy access to those individuals with expertise in every field to provide accurate valuations as needed to simplify the process. We are your one stop source for the easiest way to maximize the financial and charitable benefit from your contributions. From start to finish, acquisition, transportation, valuation, delivery to BSF, and disposition you will be pleasantly surprised by our CONCIERGE donation services.

Donating art, antiques and other collectible objects to Collectibles with Causes and the “With Causes” Charitable Network can provide you with possible benefits such as:

• Avoidance of the tax on capital gains on appreciated assets.
• An estate and gift tax deduction.
• A lasting legacy with The Brent Shapiro Foundation and The Charitable Giving Center.

Capital gain property is any asset that has increased in value since you acquired it. When you sell capital gain property, you must pay taxes on the profits (capital gains). However, if you donate capital gain property to a qualified charity, you can generally deduct the fair market value of the property from your taxes without having to pay capital gains taxes.

Types of Property that Qualify as Capital Gain Property

• Art: Paintings, sculptures, prints, antiques, and other works of art can all qualify as capital gain property.
• Collectibles: Stamps, coins, baseball cards, and other collectibles can also qualify.
• Cars: Cars, boats, and other vehicles can qualify as capital gain property if they are used for personal purposes and not for business.
• Other tangible property: In some cases, other types of tangible property, such as jewelry, furniture, and real estate, can also qualify as capital gain property.