This is a great way to give.  You pay no capital gains on the stock transaction and you can deduct the full market value of the stock on the day you transfer it.   

Example:  You own stock in IBM which you purchased for $50 a share and is currently priced at $135 per share.  You transfer 100 shares to the Chapel.  The Chapel will receive the stock valued at $13,500 and you get an itemized deduction for your income taxes of $13,500.  You also pay 0 (zero) capital gains tax. 

Are you age 70 ½ or older?  If so, you can reduce your tax burden by taking a distribution from your IRA as a designated charitable distribution to the Chapel.  By doing this you pay no income taxes on the distribution, and you can take the gift value as an itemized deduction on your income taxes.  

Fidelity explanation:  In order to donate retirement plan assets during your lifetime you would need to take a distribution from the retirement account, include the distribution in your income for that year, account for any taxes associated with the distribution, and then contribute cash to the charity—with one exception. People who are age 70 ½ or older can contribute up to $100,000 from their IRA directly to a charity and avoid paying income taxes on the distribution. This is known as a qualified charitable distribution. It is limited to IRAs, and there are other exclusions and considerations as well.