With a memorial or tribute gift, Catonsville Emergency Assistance will send an acknowledgement to an individual that you identify alerting them that a gift was made, and you will receive a separate thank you and receipt for your records. Click here to make a tribute or memorial gift.

Checks should be made payable to CEA and mailed to:
25 Bloomsbury Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228

Join us as a monthly donor and be a part of a special group of people committed to sustaining our work of Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Did you know you can double your support of CEA? Many corporations match employee donations. Contact the Human Resources department at your company to find out if it has a Matching Gift program.

You may need the following information for a matching gift: the CEA Employee Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1579478. Contact admin@catonsvillehelp.org for any questions.

Consider Donating Appreciated Stocks

Gifting stock is a simple and powerful way to support the important work that CEA does. A gift of stock may provide more benefits than a cash gift. When you make a gift of stock to CEA, by eliminating the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock, you receive tangible tax-savings and benefits while also supporting CEA’s mission.

A gift of stock may be right for you:

1. If you are holding stocks that have risen in value. If your stocks are highly appreciated, you may find yourself with a hefty tax bill when it comes time to sell. By using these securities as a gift, you can avoid the capital gains tax on any paper profit.
2. If you would like to maximize your deduction while not affecting your liquidity. If you decide to make a gift of stock, you not only keep your cash assets, but you also receive a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock that you’ve owned for more than one year.
3. If you are required to take a minimum distribution each year from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA), did you know you can instead direct any portion of that amount to a qualified charitable organization? This is known as a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) and it can make what would have been a taxable event into a tax deduction.

   Note: Individual situations vary so donors should consult their advisors.

How to Make a Stock Donation

1. Fill out the stock gift notification form. Contact the institution where your stocks are held and let them know you’d like to transfer the shares to the Catonsville Emergency Assistance account at:
   Wells Fargo Advisors
   Direct: (443) 933-9655
   Email: jeff.bessling@wfafinet.com

2. Provide your broker with the following information:
   DTC# 0141
   Account# 33582607
   Should you require it, CEA’s Employer Identification Number (EIN)/Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 52-1579478.

3. Let us know about your gift of stock by filling out the form below:

Stock Donation Form