“My daughter Lucie was born blind and is now a published author. She has gone all the way through at Beyond Blindness and started with in- home service at one month of age. Anything is possible for the clients at Beyond Blindness!”

– Carol Trapani, Senior Vice President, CBRE

LEAVE A LEGACY

Some donors show their dedication to Beyond Blindness and its future by including bequests in their wills. Beyond Blindness collaborates with these legacy donors and their executors to develop a plan that addresses both the needs of the young people we serve and their families, as well as the donor’s wishes. Bequests can help ensure that the donor’s generosity is recognized and remembered for generations to come.

To discover how your legacy can create a lasting impact, schedule time to discuss your intention with one of our staff members, who can guide you through the next steps in the legacy giving process. We’ll work together to find the best fit for your goals and help you explore options such as bequests, trusts, and IRAs. By joining us, you’ll play a meaningful role in building bright futures for children.

If you have general inquiries or would like to express your interest, please contact Fund Development staff via the form below, at philanthropy@beyondblindness.org or at 714.573.8888.

Sample Bequest Language

Percentage of Estate

“I [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Beyond Blindness, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and with the principal business address of 18542-B Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, (Federal Tax ID 95-6097023), ____% of my estate for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Specific Amount

“I [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Beyond Blindness, a nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and with the principal business address of 18542-B Vanderlip Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, (Federal Tax ID 95-6097023), [the sum of $_________] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Name(Required)

Legacy Society Benefits

Planned Giving Options

Legacy Society Benefits

  • Bequests, Trusts, and IRAs are testamentary gifts made through a will, trust, or IRA designation that provide vital support.

  • Blended gifts often refer to a combination of giving strategies, such as making a current donation paired with a gift that is intended to be executed in the future.

  • Charitable remainder trusts allow you to make a gift while ensuring an income stream from the contributed assets.

  • Charitable lead trusts enable the donor to make current gifts while establishing a mechanism to transfer assets to their heirs in the future.

Planned Giving Options

  • Create a lasting legacy by enabling Beyond Blindness to continue providing critical and integrated services for children and their families for years to come.

  • Legacy Society members ensure that the recognition of their generosity will endure for generations to come.

  • Give a meaningful gift without using cash and at no expense to you during your lifetime.

  • Protect your heirs by lowering or removing estate or capital gains taxes.