Ways To Give
Give Now
Give Online: Contribute to Perkins or set up a monthly giving plan via our secure giving form.
Individual Giving
Memorial and Tribute Gifts: Honor a friend or loved one on a special occasion like a birthday, graduation or anniversary. You may also mark the passing of a family member, friend or co-worker with a meaningful contribution.
Matching Gifts: Double or even triple your gift to Perkins by asking your employer to match your charitable contribution.
Gift of Stock: Make a gift of stock and receive both a tax benefit and the knowledge that you are supporting Perkins.
Give through your IRA: Until December 31, 2007, make tax-free donations from your IRA to Perkins and help our students and people who are visually impaired across the world.
The Visionary Society: Become a member of The Visionary Society, made up of leadership donors whose unrestricted contributions to Perkins help maintain the programs and services that transform lives every day.
In-Kind Contributions: The donation of products or services like tickets to movies and other events can allow residential students opportunities to enjoy recreational activities in their communities. Be creative!
Planned Giving
Create a visionary legacy for generations to come while also receiving valuable tax benefits and income for life by taking advantage of one of several Planned Giving vehicles.
- Bequests
- Gift of Stock
- Gifts that Give Back: Charitable Gift Annuities and Remainder Trusts
- The Thomas H. Perkins Legacy Society
Corporate Giving
Corporate Sponsorship: Partner with Perkins as a corporate sponsor and participate in meaningful and successful cause-related marketing programs that will make a difference in the lives of countless people who are visually impaired. We can help you coordinate internships for our students in your work place, set up matching gifts for your employees, or anything you are interested in developing.
In-Kind Contributions: The donation of products or services like tickets to movies and other events can allow residential students opportunities to enjoy recreational activities in their communities. Be creative!