How to classify donated RSUs?

[aguy123]

When entering deduction information about a stock donation of value greater than $500, one is asked: 

How did you get this stock? (a) Purchase, (b) Gift, (c) Inheritance, (d) Exchange.

Which option should be selected if the stock is an RSU?

[MaryK4]

You should classify as PURCHASED.  Technically, when the RSUs vested, it was compensation income reported on your W2 (on which you pay the regular income tax)- it acted as a barter in a sense.  When you donate it to the charity, you will use this value as your basis to determine your charitable deduction.