Contribution processing guidelines and timelines
Contribution type
Stocks held in a Fidelity brokerage account
What to do
Indicate online which stocks to contribute
Transfer and processing time
Generally transferred and processed same day if instructions are received at least 15 minutes prior to market close
Contribution type
Non-Fidelity mutual funds held in a Fidelity brokerage account
What to do
Indicate online which mutual funds to contribute
Transfer and processing time
- Generally transferred and processed on the same business day if instructions are received at least 15 minutes prior to market close
- Networking funds will generally be processed on the next business day
Contribution type
Stocks held at a financial institution other than Fidelity
What to do
- Input information online
- Send pre-filled Letter of Instruction to Fidelity Charitable with a copy of your most recent statement
Transfer and processing time
- Generally 2 weeks for your financial institution to process the transfer request
- Once Fidelity Charitable receives stocks, they will generally be processed within one business day
Contribution type
Mutual funds held at a financial institution other than Fidelity
What to do
- Input information online
- Send pre-filled Letter of Instruction to Fidelity Charitable with a copy of your most recent statement
Transfer and processing time
- Generally 4-6 weeks for Fidelity Charitable to coordinate the transfer with your financial institution
- Once Fidelity Charitable receives mutual funds, they will generally be processed within one business day
- Networking funds will generally be processed on the next business day
Contribution type
Electronic Funds Transfer
What to do
Set up Electronic Funds Transfer online by providing your bank account information during the contribution process
Transfer and processing time
- Generally 1-3 business days for your bank to process the request; up to 5 business days for initial contribution
- Generally processed same day if received by 4 p.m. Eastern Time
Contribution type
Check
What to do
- Mail check and Contribution form to Fidelity Charitable
- Include Giving Account number on the memo line of the check
Transfer and processing time
- Days it takes U.S. Mail to be delivered
- Once Fidelity Charitable receives check, it will generally be processed within one business day
Contribution type
Wire
What to do
- Work with your financial institution to initiate the wire. Fidelity Charitable will not initiate this wire transfer.
Wire instructions:
Wire to: JPMorgan Chase Bank
ABA: 021000021
For Credit to: NFS 066196-221
FBO: Fidelity Charitable Z97000442
Memo: CGF#_______
*The wire will be rejected if necessary account numbers are not provided, which may incur a fee from your bank.
Mail or fax a completed Contribution Form to Fidelity Charitable
Send one copy to your financial institution and one copy to Fidelity Charitable.
Transfer and processing time
- Depending on the timing of your financial institution to process the request
- Generally Fidelity Charitable will process same day if received at least 15 minutes prior to market close
Contribution type
Bitcoin
What to do
Call Fidelity Charitable at
1-800-262-6039.
Transfer and processing time
Varies
Contribution type
Non-publicly traded assets including private company stock, hedge fund interests, private equity, etc.
What to do
Call Fidelity Charitable at
1-800-262-6039.
Transfer and processing time
Varies based on asset