Donate
Make A Gift
Your
Investment in Miami Lighthouse
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization
with a budget in excess of $5 million. Since only one-fourth of our budget
comes from the State of Florida, Division of Blind Services, the rest must
come from generous people like you. Your generosity ensures our ability to
continue to provide services free of charge to the blind and visually
impaired community and their families in the Miami-Dade and Monroe
Counties.
Miami Lighthouse Needs You
Help Us in a Way That's Suitable for You
Making a tax deductible contribution is a click away:
Your support makes it possible to provide free programs and services
that empower people of all ages —from infants to older adults— to overcome
the challenges of vision impairment.
As a Donor:
- We'll keep you informed about our work through our regular
newsletter, the LANTERN, and other periodic updates, so you can feel
confident that the contributions entrusted to us are used wisely.
- You will receive invitations to events, seminars, and a variety of
activities that impact the welfare of those with visual impairments.
- You will be acknowledged in our Annual Report with a gift of $1,000
or more.
Our communications are also available for the visually impaired in
BRAILLE, LARGE PRINT or AUDIO recording. Please contact
Kristina Pham for more
information.
Contributions to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired,
Inc. are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
Donate by Mail
Please print and mail this
donation form accompanied by your check or money order to:
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Inc.
601 SW 8th Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
Donate by Phone
To make a donation by phone, please call 786.362.7510.
Planned Giving Guide
Remember Miami Lighthouse in Your Will – Join the Helen Keller
Legacy Society
Unfortunately about half of all Americans do not have a will. You can put your affairs in order for those you care about by
contacting your attorney or trust officer, who will discuss the many
options available to you..
A General Legacy Statement
I devise and bequeath to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually
Impaired, Inc., a nonprofit agency registered in the State of Florida, the
sum of $ ______ (or otherwise describe the gift; often a percentage of the
estate is designated) to be used in the furtherance of its mission and
general purposes.
Memorial or Tribute Donations
Any gift to the Miami Lighthouse can be specially designated as a
tribute in honor of a person or special occasion. Likewise, gifts may be
made in memory of a deceased loved one as a way of showing love and
respect while helping the Lighthouse mission at the same time. These gifts
are highlighted in Miami Lighthouse publications.
Real Estate Gift
When you make an outright, irrevocable gift of real property to Miami
Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Inc., you may be eligible
for a charitable income tax deduction equal to the full, fair market value
of the property. You may also save on capital gains and, as well, receive
a large charitable deduction.
Gifts Through Retirement Plans
If you have accrued funds in a company pension plan or IRA beyond your
needs for a secure retirement, you should consider making a gift from your
account to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Inc. As a
side benefit, such a gift may lower estate taxes through the charitable
deduction it provides.
If you have further questions, please contact
Brenda Williamson.
Charity Navigator, America's largest independent
evaluator of charities, has awarded the Miami Lighthouse a four star
rating, the highest possible rating! For information regarding our revenue
and expenses, go to
www.charitynavigator.org.
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