Find the Right Gift for You
LET’S PARTNER ON A GIVING PLAN THAT ALIGNS YOUR GOALS WITH THE NEEDS OF YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
There are a variety of ways to make a gift. While cash is the most common, you may not be aware of the advantages of donating other assets. Many options can provide income during your lifetime or significant tax benefits — or both. We can help you determine the best type of gift for your personal situation. Start a conversation with a Gift Planner today. Call 651.224.5463 or email the team at philanthropy@spmcf.org.
Non-cash Assets Can Make Excellent Charitable Gifts
Do you want to help your favorite nonprofits thrive and wish you had more to share? Many donors make their gifts with cash, without knowing that non-cash gifts are often more beneficial to both nonprofits and donors. Less than 7% of household wealth is held in cash and checking accounts, according to Certified Financial Planner Russell James, J.D., Ph.D.
Non-cash gifts allow donors to make a significant impact on their favorite causes, but most nonprofits aren’t equipped to accept goods such as real estate, privately held stock or farm equipment.
We make it easy to turn your goods into gifts.
At the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, we’ve been helping Minnesotans give non-cash assets to support their favorite causes for more than 80 years.
Explore the Many Types of Gifts You Can Make to Start or Grow Your Fund
Your Guide to Turning Goods into Gifts

When you donate non-cash assets, you want an efficient and straightforward process. Our simple, five-step approach provides you with the best giving experience possible.
- We help you define your charitable goals.
- We work with you and your advisors to determine which assets might be best to give.
- We work together to determine the best giving method.
- We gather specific details about the asset you wish to give.
- We will work with you to transfer ownership of the asset and begin the sale process.
Learn how our approach makes it easy for you to support causes you care about in our guide to donating non-cash assets. This quick reference guide shows which assets can be used with various gift methods.
Give to Your Fullest Potential
Eliminate the complexity of giving non-cash assets and give to your fullest potential.
We can help you determine the best type of gift for your personal situation. Start a conversation with a Gift Planner today. Call 651.224.5463 or email the team at philanthropy@spmcf.org.