Appalachian Opportunity Fund

People centered, solution oriented, and results driven.

AOF's mission is to build community wealth in Central Appalachia by supporting the financial well-being of households and individuals. We meet people where they are, not where society thinks they should be. We take a customized approach with every client to find a path forward that is right for them; and our goal is to have the greatest impact possible.



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  • Avoid capital gains tax* and deduct the current value of stocks, ETFs or mutual funds held more than one year
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This is information, not financial advice. Please consult with a tax professional. *
Capital Gains Tax and NII Tax rates range from 18.8% - 37.1%, depending on your income and locality.

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Disclosures:
  • DonateStock is legally authorized to process gifts of securities and crypto for Appalachian Opportunity Fund. Unless the donor requests anonymity, their information and gift details are provided to Appalachian Opportunity Fund when the gift is initiated.
  • In most cases, donations are processed through our 501(c)(3) Donatestock Charitable, Inc. Gifts are converted to cash and the proceeds are distributed to the recipient within 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the plan they chose.
  • There is no cost to donors or financial advisors. The nonprofit beneficiary pays a modest transaction fee for making non-cash giving easy for donors and the nonprofit’s team.
  • Please contact us if you have any questions.

It's the perfect time to donate stock. We encourage you to support our mission by offering a tax-advantaged stock donation today. Your support is what keeps us going - we couldn't do it without you!

Victoria Hewlett Executive Director

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*Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal, tax, or investment advice. Please consult with a professional tax advisor.