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Asset Transfer Instructions
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The following are detailed instructions for giving various kinds of assets to your Fund at SCF.  If you have any questions about creating a Fund or transferring assets, please call us at 206-577-3603.


Cash and Wire Transfers

  • Make checks payable to SCF.  Indicate the Fund number to which your contribution is to be credited.  Mail checks to Seattle Christian Foundation; Market Place Tower, Penthouse A 2025 First Avenue ; Seattle, WA 98121-3125.
  • For wire transfers, download and submit our wire transfer form.
  • You can also contribute to your Fund on our Donor Website by logging in, clicking on "My Contributions" on the left bar, and clicking on the "Fund my account" tab at the top of the page.


Publicly traded stock
(on deposit in your brokerage account)

  • Download a Letter of Authorization for Stock Transfers. Submit the original Letter of Authorization to the firm currently holding your shares. Fax (or mail) a copy of the letter to SCF at 206.625.1052.
  • If your shares are held with Computershare, please contact Computershare and request your shares in certificate form. They will send you a certificate, and then follow the instructions below for publicly traded stock certificates.


Publicly traded stock certificate(s)

  • Download a Stock Power form and complete it. 
  • Download a Certificate Release Request.  List the name of the stock and the number of shares that the certificate represents.  Print and sign your name exactly as your name appears on the front of the certificate. The Certificate Release Request must have a medallion signature guarantee, which can be obtained at your bank.
  • Deliver the certificate and original Stock Power and Certificate Release Request to NCF.  We suggest overnight service or USPS return receipt requested.
  • If you wish to have the certificate registered prior to gifting, please have the transfer agent register it in the name of "National Christian Charitable Foundation, Inc."


Mutual funds

  • SCF maintains accounts at most of the major brokerage firms for the purpose of facilitating the transfer of mutual fund positions. Please choose the appropriate form below. If your mutual funds are held at a brokerage firm other than the ones listed, check with your broker to see if the funds are transferable. If they are, please use the Fidelity form. If they are not transferable, please contact us at 206-577-3603.


Restricted or privately held stock certificate(s)

  • Please contact SCF for further information at 206-577-3603.


Closely-held business interests

  • Please contact SCF for further information at 206-577-3603.


Retirement Plan Interests

  • Complete a Designation of Beneficiary Form within your retirement plan, and note that written consent from your spouse may also be required. 
  • Please contact SCF for further information at 206-577-3603.


Personal property

  • Please contact SCF for further information at 206-577-3603.


Real estate

  • Please contact SCF for further information at 206-577-3603.


It's always a good idea to seek legal and tax advice from your professional advisor(s).

 

 

 

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