Assets Your tax-deductible gift will allow you to bypass capital gains taxes. Publicly traded securities, stocks, bonds and mutual funds may be donated to Children Now at their present fair market value, including any "paper profit" in the stock. In this way, you avoid the capital gains tax that would be due if the securities were sold. In most cases, you also can claim an income tax deduction for the full market value the day of the gift. Closely held stock also can be an excellent way to express your support for Children Now. For more information on how to make a stock, bond or mutual fund donation please contact our Director of Development at 510-763-2444. Children Now is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible.