Donation Benefits

The benefits of donating to the Lighthouse include:

  • Knowing your donation is being used to fund essential services for people who are visually impaired and blind.
  • With your permission, we will recognize you on social media and on our website.
  • Depending on the gift, you and your family can start enjoying the taxable benefits now–this document explains some of the tax benefits of donations and planned giving, and how to make various gifts.
  • If you enroll in The Friends of the Lighthouse Annual Giving Program  or The Lighthouse Legacy Society (planned giving), you will also receive:
    • A complimentary Lighthouse lapel pin.
    • Increased recognition for referring others to the program.
    • Regular updates and invitations to special events.
    • If you are interested in joining one of our giving programs, please contact us or drop by one of our offices.
  • All donors can dedicate their donation to a specific fund or program or they can choose to let the Lighthouse use it where funding is needed most.

A special note for clients and alumni:

The Lighthouse would like to recognize the compassion and generosity that our current clients and client alumni extend toward others who are in need of our services. When you make a donation, please indicate if you are or have ever been a client of the Lighthouse.

Thank you for your support.

A COPY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE’S OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 OR BY VISITING Check-a-Charity ON THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WEBSITE. LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND BLIND, INC. IS REGISTERED UNDER CH662. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

Knowing Your Donation is Making a Difference

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