FUNDING GUIDELINES

Below we have provided basic instructions for contributing cash, mutual funds, or securities to The World Foundation.  If you do not find instructions for your contribution type, or if you need assistance,   please call The World Foundation at (602) 955-4770.

If you currently have a family foundation with The World Foundation and wish to make an additional   contribution, please follow the instructions below, and fill out a copy of the "Additional Contribution" form.    The World Foundation will confirm to you in writing the receipt of all assets.

Mail to:

The World Foundation™
4518 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018

To establish a family foundation or to add to a family foundation, call:                  

Work:  (602) 955-4770

Fax: (602) 955-4707

Other important numbers:

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Tax ID #: 86-0893326

Contribution Type: Mail/Fax to The World Foundation:      Instructions:

CASH

Check

Application and copy of check

Please make checks payable to "The World Foundation." Mail or deliver to broker for deposit to   established foundation brokerage account.*

Wire Cash

Application

Please contact your investment advisor or broker (or call us) for       the proper instructions to wire funds into your family foundation.

STOCK CERTIFICATES

Stock Certificates

Application and copy of endorsed certificate (we suggest using a mail method requiring a receipt)

Your investment advisor or broker (or call us if you do not have one) can instruct you on how to endorse certificates over to your newly established family foundation account. Date and sign the certificate exactly as your name appears on the front. Also, write the newly established foundation brokerage account number on the front, top-right corner of the certificate. Mail or deliver the certificates to your broker if an account has already been established or to The World Foundation if the account has not been established.

CASH OR SECURITIES HELD AT FINANCIAL INVESTMENT FIRMS

Securities and/or Mutual Funds Held at a Financial Institution

Application and a copy of the Letter of Instruction A  

Submit original Letter of Instruction (see "Letter of Instruction A") to the firm currently holding the securities. Instructions should request that shares are transferred directly to The World Foundation account name and number listed with your broker (see your broker or call us for the appropriate DTC #).

Mutual Funds Held at a Mutual Fund Company

Application and copy of the Letter of Instruction B

 

Submit original Letter of Instruction (see "Letter of Instruction B") to the mutual fund company. Instructions should request that shares are transferred directly to The World Foundation account name and number listed with your broker (see your broker or call us for the appropriate DTC #). Check with the fund company regarding signature guarantee requirements.

OTHER ASSETS

Real Estate, Partnerships, Closely Held or Restricted Stock, Artwork or Other Assets

Application

Please contact The World Foundation before making any contribution of these types. The World Foundation™ will work with you or your financial and tax professionals to effectuate the transfer. The World Foundation will provide simple instructions that pertain to the asset in question and will authorize in writing the final transfer.

* All contributions will be deposited into the donor's family foundation at The Word Foundation.

 

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