Daffy accepts most private stock contributions through its Private Stock Donation Program, which Daffy sets up with employers. If your company isn’t in this program, Daffy may still accept your shares in a privately held company. Daffy reviews these individual contributions on a case-by-case basis.
Note: Private stock means shares in a privately held company. Publicly traded stock, ETFs, and mutual funds in your own brokerage account are not private stock. To contribute those, see How do I contribute stock to Daffy?
How does Daffy decide whether to accept private stock from an individual?
Daffy reviews each private stock request individually. The review looks at the company, the type and amount of shares, any transfer restrictions, and other factors. Contributing private stock to charity involves several documents and steps, so approval isn’t guaranteed. In some cases, Daffy works with a charitable partner to accept complex contributions like private stock. Daffy decides this during its review.
Is there a minimum contribution for private stock?
The minimum private stock contribution is generally $10,000. Daffy may consider smaller contributions on a case-by-case basis.
How do I request a private stock contribution?
Email privatestock@daffy.org with these details:
Company name
Asset details: for example, exercised options or RSUs, and how long you’ve held the shares
Amount: how much you’d like to contribute
Liquidity opportunities: any upcoming tender offers, secondary sales, or other chances to sell the shares
Restrictions: any transfer restrictions you’re aware of
What happens after I submit a private stock request?
After reviewing your details, Daffy typically schedules a short call to go over next steps. To complete the contribution, Daffy usually needs to connect with your company’s equity or finance team for board approval and standard due diligence materials. Daffy walks you through this process.
Can Daffy set up a private stock program for my company?
Yes. If other employees or investors at your company also want to donate, Daffy can set up a formal Private Stock Donation Program. A program simplifies the process and reduces costs for everyone involved. See how this works in practice in Daffy’s Figma case study.
Company leaders can email privatestock@daffy.org.
Employees can add their names to the interest list. If enough employees express interest, Daffy helps the company launch a program.