Make a Lasting Impact with Stock Gifts

A gift of appreciated securities is a powerful way to support REEF’s mission to protect ocean life. Your donation helps fund our critical conservation, education, and citizen science programs—and may provide significant tax advantages.

Why Donate Stock?

  • Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated securities
  • Receive a charitable tax deduction for the fair market value
  • Make a greater impact without affecting your cash flow

3 Simple Steps to Give Stock 

  1. Initiate the Transfer
    Share REEF’s brokerage details with your broker.
  2. Let Us Know Your Gift Is Coming
    Fill out our simple online form so we can process your gift and send a timely acknowledgment.
    Complete the Stock Gift Form
  3. We’ll Confirm Your Gift
    Once your transfer is complete, we’ll sell the securities and put your gift to work right away.

Broker Information

Receiving Institution: Wells Fargo Advisors
DTC Number: 0141
Account Name: Reef Environmental Education Foundation
Account Number: 1828-2338
REEF Tax ID: 65-0270064

Please notify us of your gift by completing this form or contacting us at martha@REEF.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will I receive a tax letter? Yes! We will send an acknowledgment letter with the fair market value of your gift based on the date of transfer.
  • How is the gift value determined? REEF records your gift using the stock’s average fair market value on the date of transfer, per IRS guidelines.
  • What happens after I donate? We sell donated stock as soon as possible, and the proceeds go directly to our mission-based programs.
  • Can I donate from any brokerage? Yes! Any broker can initiate a transfer using our DTC and account information.

Need Help?

We’re here to make your giving experience easy and meaningful. Email martha@REEF.org or call 305-852-0030 and we'll be happy to help. 

Would you like one-pager with transfer information for your broker? Download the stock gift instructions PDF here. 
 

For further information or to talk with someone about giving to REEF, please call 305-852-0030 or email giving@REEF.org.

Matched Gifts: Many corporations offer a matching gift program. Click here to find out more.

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REEF’s focus is to develop strong programming to engage and inspire the public through citizen science, education, and partnering with the scientific community to achieve a healthier ocean. This commitment to our mission has been recognized by Great Nonprofits and GuideStar. REEF has an exceptional ‘Give with Confidence’ rating on Charity Navigator, joining the less than 1% of charities with a perfect score for fulfilling our mission in a fiscally-responsible way while adhering to good governance and other best practices.  This means your donation goes directly to making a difference for our ocean.

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REEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the US. Our tax ID number is 65-0270064.
Donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Gifts described on this page support all REEF programs and are not designated for any specific work.
REEF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC., (REEF) IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE UNDER THE SOLICITATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS ACT, 1992. REEF’S REGISTRATION NUMBER IS SC-06492. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352, WITHIN FLORIDA, REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.