Stock Option Donations
Maybe your stocks have appreciated greatly since you purchased them. Maybe a surge in the value of one of your holdings has thrown your portfolio off balance. Maybe you just want to refocus on other investment categories. If you also give to charity, these scenarios should encourage you to review your investment portfolio with a donation strategy in mind. Why?
Because donating stock directly to charity is one of the most tax-smart ways to give! Click here for instructions.
· You can give more
· You can potentially reduce future capital gains
· You can give your portfolio a health check
· You can donate stocks without headaches with AAST
Donating to the AAST Experience AAST Auction
Thank you for you interest in donating to the 2025 Experience AAST Auction.
Please see below for a glossary of item categories:
- AAST Experience: Unique Travel Experience, Dining Experience, Spa & Beauty Experience, Tickets – Entertainment, Tickets – Sports, or other member experience
- Silent Auction Item: Art, Antiques, Collectibles, Food & Gourmet Items, Memorabilia, Service Spa & Beauty, Travel Voucher, Gift Card, etc.
Please note, these are just examples and not limitations! Your favorite hobby can become a great way to raise money. To assess the value of your item/package for submission, please visit the IRS website. Please note that the value of your donation will be used to assess your deduction.
Donate by Mail
Send your donation to and one of the forms below to AAST:
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Over the Phone
- Fax: Please complete one of the giving forms above and fax to (312) 202-5064
- Call: Call AAST with your donation at (800) 789-4006