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Welcome to more effective charitable giving

Meet the Giving Account

Your charitable dollars matter more than ever. So how can you be sure you’re making the greatest impact? Fidelity Charitable is here to help. The Giving Account, a donor-advised fund sponsored by Fidelity Charitable, is like a charitable investment account with the sole purpose of supporting charities you care about. It’s an easy way to potentially give more, and eligible Amazon employees have access to an exclusive fee discount. Ready to get started?

*By using this benefit offered by Amazon, you understand and agree that Fidelity Charitable may verify your employment status by confirming personal information provided by Amazon to Fidelity Investments®.

A better way to give

Give

Make a tax-deductible donation

Donate cash, stocks (such as vested Amazon shares that you’ve held for more than one year), and more to immediately qualify for tax savings. 

Grow

Grow your donation, tax-free

Your charitable contribution is invested according to your preferences—so it could grow tax-free while you decide which charities to support. 

Grant

Support charities you love, now or over time

You advise on which charities receive support from your Giving Account.

Why donors choose the Giving Account

Added benefits for Amazonians

Discounted fees

The Giving Account has no minimum initial contribution requirement and low annual fees. Nonprofits receive 100% of the dollars you grant, so it’s typically a cheaper option than giving with a credit card since nonprofits don't have to pay any processing fees.

Even better, eligible Amazon employees in the U.S.* can qualify for up to a 50% discount on the annual administrative fee.

Save on taxes

Qualify for an income tax deduction with contributions you make to Fidelity Charitable if you itemize your taxes.

Donating appreciated securities (such as vested Amazon shares that you’ve held for longer than one year) can help you save on capital gains taxes, whether you itemize your taxes or take the standard deduction.

Giving made easy

View the Giving Account alongside other Fidelity Investments® accounts and enjoy single sign-on from Fidelity.com and Fidelity NetBenefits®. Plus, donating from your Fidelity portfolio, such as Amazon shares, is easy.

Fidelity Charitable also accepts stock and other assets from different financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley or Computershare. Whatever you want to give, Fidelity Charitable is here to help.

*Eligible U.S. employees include those who are actively employed by Amazon in a full-time capacity and are benefits-eligible. For the discount to apply, the eligible Amazon employee must be the Primary Account Holder on the Giving Account, be solely invested in the Fidelity Charitable investment pools, and not enrolled in the Charitable Investment Advisor Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to get started?

Opening a Giving Account is fast and easy, and there’s no minimum initial contribution. For Amazon employees, it’s never been easier to get started with a more effective giving journey. 

*By using this benefit offered by Amazon, you understand and agree that Fidelity Charitable may verify your employment status by confirming personal information provided by Amazon to Fidelity Investments.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-262-6039.

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