Making a Gift of Stock/Securities

Electronic Transfer
The most popular and efficient way to transfer securities to º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ is by electronic transfer to the º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ account at PNC. This is done through a free delivery, which means º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ gets 100% of the value of the transfer.
Please notify your broker of your intent to make a gift of securities to º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ. The broker will need the name of the stock, number of shares and the following information.
- Bank: PNC Bank
- DTC Participation #: 2616
- PNC Account Name: IDEASTREAM GIFT ACCOUNT
- PNC Account Number: 21-75-073-6911786
- Contact Person: Samuel Ross Martin (412) 442-8772; Fax: (800) 449-7382; samuel.martin@pnc.com
- º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ Tax ID#: 34-1943865
Important information: Advise your broker to include your name and address on the check stub so º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ can properly acknowledge your gift.
º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ ​Contact Information
Ella Fong, CFRE
Director of Philanthropic Engagement
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Idea Center
1375 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-1835
(216) 916-6154
Send an email
Physical Certificates Delivered by Mail
If your securities are not held at a broker, then you can either mail or hand deliver the certificates directly to º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ.
If mailing, send your unendorsed certificate(s) and a cover letter (including your name, address, and purpose of the gift) in one envelope. In a second envelope, send a signed, signature guaranteed, stock power. We strongly recommend using registered mail to forward your certificates and stock power. A stock power form can be obtained at your local bank or by contacting º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ.
Please do not mail endorsed certificates. Once the certificate is endorsed, it is legal tender and can be exchanged by anyone.
Physical Certificates Delivered In Person
Certificates may be hand delivered to º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ at Idea Center 1375 Euclid Avenue to the attention of Ella Fong weekdays between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Upon arrival and in the presence of an authorized º£½ÇÆÆ½â°æ representative, you will be asked to sign the back of the certificate or sign a Stock/Bond Power.
Tax Advice
Donors of securities are encouraged to consult their tax and/or financial advisors prior to making any stock gift.