A gift of appreciated securities is an easy and mutually beneficial giving opportunity for individuals who wish to make a charitable contribution to the Chicago Botanic Garden and minimize capital gains taxes on securities that have appreciated significantly in value.

To make a gift of appreciated securities to the Chicago Botanic Garden, transfer the securities electronically to the Garden’s account at Fidelity:

Account Name:  Chicago Horticultural Society
Account: Z66-344737
DTC #0226

Fidelity Investments
One Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
www.fidelity.com
(800) 544-8666

Please provide the Garden with a letter of notification stating the name of the contributor, the name of the stock being transferred, and the number of shares to:

Chicago Botanic Garden
Member and Donor Services
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, IL  60022