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Donate Online
This is the easiest way to donate to Prevent Blindness America. Simply click here to make a secure online donation.
Donate by Mail
Click here for our donation form.
Print out the form, fill in the information, and mail it with a check or credit card gift. Do not send credit card information by e-mail. But you can fax the form or send it by regular mail with a check or credit card gift.
Donate by Phone
To make a credit card donation by phone,
call 1-800-331-2020.
Memorials and Tributes
You may honor the memory of a loved one or celebrate the accomplishments of a friend or family member by making a memorial/tribute donation to Prevent Blindness America. A card will be sent to your honoree or his/her family acknowledging your thoughtfulness.
The easiest way to pay tribute to someone is by making a secure online donation. We gladly accept Visa and Mastercard for your security and convenience. You can also print our memorial and tribute form and mail it with your check or credit card donation.
Make a secure online memorial or tribute donation, or
Print and mail the memorial/tribute form
Planned Gift
These gifts require special thought and evaluation of your circumstances. They are usually designed with the help of your attorney or financial planner and a representative from Prevent Blindness America.
Formed by Prevent Blindness America in 2000, the Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Society recognizes the thoughtful individuals who included funding for our future programs and services in their estate plans.
We will be pleased to discuss with you and your advisors the many options for planned gifts. Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Securities
Some people make gifts of securities, usually stocks and bonds. Donating stocks and bonds that have increased in value (and that you have owned for more than 12 months) may provide greater benefits than giving cash. This way you can avoid paying capital gains taxes on the increased value.
Securities that have decreased in market value may also be used to make a much-appreciated gift. First the securities should be sold. The capital loss can offset any capital gains you may have had from other investments. The cash from the sale of the stocks or bonds may then be given to Prevent Blindness America.
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Life Insurance
Making a gift of an unneeded life insurance policy is often better than donating cash. Naming Prevent Blindness America as owner and beneficiary of a paid-up policy entitles you to a tax deduction equal to the cost basis in the policy. Making a gift of a policy that is not paid up provides you with a tax deduction roughly equal to the policy's cash surrender value.
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Real Estate
Gifts of real estate may be better for donors who are concerned about having readily available cash and investments that are easily sold. A gift of real estate provides a charitable deduction of the full fair market value of the gift up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. If the value of your gift is larger, you may take the remaining amount as an income tax deduction for up to five more years.
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Charitable Trust
Stocks and bonds hat have increased in value or real estate may be used to fund charitable trusts. Capital gains taxes are avoided and the donor is entitled to an income for life. Additional benefits include a substantial income tax deduction and a reduction in estate tax. Trust arrangements are tailored to each person's situation in consultation with the donor's attorney.
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is established by transferring cash, securities or other assets to Prevent Blindness America. In exchange, you will receive fixed payments for the rest of your life. The gift annuity offers a high rate of return for senior citizens, and payments are partially tax-free.
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information.
Bequest
A bequest to Prevent Blindness America may be included in the body of your will. It may also be added to your will as a codicil. Please ask your attorney to include either of the following legal phrases in your will.
"I give, devise or bequeath to Prevent Blindness America, 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, for its general purposes, all (or state fraction or percentage) of the rest, residue or remainder of my estate, whether real or personal."
OR
"I give to Prevent Blindness America, 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606, the sum of $_________dollars to be used for the general purposes of Prevent Blindness America."
Please call us at 1-800-331-2020 or e-mail us for more information about making a bequest to Prevent Blindness America.
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