FreeWill + Sankara Eye Foundation
Begin your legacy with us.
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
About Bequests
A bequest is a gift made through your will or living trust. This is the most popular way to support Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, for generations to come.
Beneficary Designations
You can choose to designate Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, as a beneficiary of a retirement fund, investment, life insurance policy, or bank account.
IRA Charitable Rollover
If you are over 70.5 years or older you can reduce your taxable income by making a gift to Sankara Eye Foundation, USA, directly from your IRA.
Charitable Bequest
Non-probate assets
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use
this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
QCD
Are you 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA?
Give from your IRA
If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you can use
this secure online tool to make a donation from your IRA account. IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income and if you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it. Using
this online tool, you can learn more and fill out the forms from your IRA custodian in just a few minutes, or print out the forms to fill them out offline.
DONATE STOCKS
You can donate appreciated stock and save on Capital Gains Tax. You can claim tax exemption for the entire value of the stock on the day of transfer (Fair Market Value can be used). If you are giving appreciated property such as stock, your maximum deductions amount to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income.
Click here to get started.Transfer Details:
SEF, USA - Charles Schwab
Account Number: 7783-4695
Once you complete the transfer please send an email to info@giftofvision.org with the details. This will enable us to follow-up and send a receipt.
If you have questions, please call 1-866-SANKARA.
Your Gift Is Tax Deductible!
Sankara Eye Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please preserve your email donation receipt as your official record. We will send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
