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Invest in youth power across California! Your contributions go directly to making youth voice heard. Loud and clear. 

How to Donate Stocks to yli 

Donating stocks is a simple and impactful way to support yli’s mission. Follow these steps to make your gift:

  1. Contact Your Broker
    • Inform your broker of your intention to donate stocks to Youth Leadership Institute.
    • Provide them with the following transfer details:
      • Broker Name: Pershing, LLC
      • Account Name: DTC #0443
      • Account Number: THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
      • DTC Number: NAW016475
  2. Notify youth leadership institute 
    • To ensure we properly acknowledge your generous gift, please email or call us with the following details:
      • Your name and contact information
      • The stock name and number of shares being transferred
      • Email: [email protected] 
  3. Confirm the Transfer
    • Once the transfer is complete, we will send you an acknowledgment letter for your records. This letter can also be used for tax purposes.

Benefits of Donating Stock

  • Tax Savings: Avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated securities.
  • Increased Impact: Deduct the full market value of the stock on your taxes.
  • Convenient Giving: Support our mission without impacting your cash flow.

For any questions or assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for making a lasting difference!

yli’s Policy on Donations

We welcome donations of any kind from funding streams that are aligned with our values. We seek partners and allies to our movement: individuals and entities that believe in our youth and are striving to do their part to make the world a more equitable place, not just by contributing their resources to our youth-led work, but by living out these values in their own workplaces.

We do not accept funding from foundations, individuals, or other entities that acquire their wealth by producing, promoting, selling, or investing in the following: 

  • Alcohol 
  • Tobacco
  • Sugary-sweet beverages
  • Cannabis
  • Gambling or Casinos
  • Check Cashing
  • Private Prisons
  • Weapons
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Human Rights Violations (e.g. Employing Slave Labor/Human Trafficking, Violating Indigenous Land Rights, Reinforcing Racially Discriminatory Policies)

Take a look at our Policy on Donations, use the links above to select your preferred form of contribution, or drop us a note at [email protected] for more information.

EIN: 68-0184712

Matching Gifts
Does your company have a matching gift program? You can double your gift by sending us your company’s matching gift form.