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Stock, IRA & DAF Gifts

Choose the giving method that works best for you.

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More ways to make an impact

Gifts that help seeds thrive.

Gifts of stock, from an IRA, or through a donor-advised fund can be simple ways to support Seed Savers Exchange. Depending on your situation, these gifts may also offer tax benefits.

Explore the options below to find the giving method that works best for you.

Give Appreciated Stock

A gift of appreciated stock can support Seed Savers Exchange while potentially offering tax benefits.

Ready to make a gift? Download our stock transfer instructions and share them with your financial advisor or brokerage. Please notify us when your transfer is initiated so we can identify and acknowledge your gift.

Give from Your IRA

If you are age 70½ or older and meet the eligibility requirements, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Seed Savers Exchange. An eligible QCD may count toward your required minimum distribution and be excluded from your taxable income.

Ready to make a gift? Contact your IRA administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Seed Savers Exchange. Please notify us of your gift so we can thank you.

Read the IRS guidance on IRA distributions

Give from a Donor-Advised Fund

Recommend a gift to Seed Savers Exchange through your donor-advised fund (DAF). It’s an easy way to put a charitable fund you already have set aside to work toward protecting heirloom seeds.

Ready to make a gift? Contact your DAF provider and recommend a gift to Seed Savers Exchange, Inc. Use our EIN below to help identify the organization.

For you and your advisor

Information You May Need

Legal name
Seed Savers Exchange, Inc.
Tax ID (EIN)
43-1214133
Mailing address
3094 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101

Seed Savers Exchange does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisors before making or changing your decisions.