Israeli Platform Sees 30-Fold Surge in Stock Donations to Charities
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Israeli donation platform Jgive has facilitated over 150 million shekels in stock donations to more than a thousand charities since late 2022. The value of these stock donations saw a 30-fold increase between 2023 and 2025, with tech stocks being a significant portion. Donors are attracted by potential tax benefits, including avoiding capital gains tax on appreciated stock.
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- Jgive platform facilitated over 150 million shekels in stock donations to charities since late 2022.
- Stock donations via Jgive saw a 30-fold increase between 2023 and 2025.
- Tech stocks like Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet represent a quarter of stock donations.
- Donors are motivated by potential tax advantages, including avoiding capital gains tax.
- Jgive expects total donations to exceed 450 million shekels in 2026.
- Around 280,000 people donated via Jgive in 2025.
The value of stocks donated through the Israeli platform Jgive has surpassed 150 million shekels since late 2022, benefiting over a thousand charities. Between 2023 and 2025, the value of these stock donations increased approximately 30-fold. Technology company stocks, including those from Nvidia, Apple, and Alphabet, constitute about a quarter of these donations, indicating their popularity among contributions to charitable organizations.
Jgive anticipates that total donations across all forms will exceed 450 million shekels in 2026, up from over 400 million shekels in 2025, when approximately 280,000 individuals donated through the platform.
The appeal of donating stocks lies in potential tax advantages. Under specific legal conditions, donors can avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation of stock value when donating it directly. They can also claim the standard tax credit for charitable donations. This method is particularly beneficial for investors whose stocks have increased in value over time, allowing them to transfer these assets to charities without first selling them and incurring taxes on the profits.
It is important to note that the reported figures pertain solely to the Jgive platform and may not represent the total volume of stock donations within Israel's broader charitable sector. Additionally, a portion of the significant increase is attributed to the novelty of stock donations and its relatively low starting point.