Ways to Give
Redefining Possibilities
With your support, we can expand our reach and provide essential services and training programs tailored to the needs of blind and visually impaired Texans. Whether you’re making a one-time donation, giving monthly, or leaving a legacy gift, every dollar helps Texans with vision loss achieve their purpose and potential by developing skills, building careers, and fostering independence.
Matching Gifts
Multiply the Impact of Your Donation
Did you know thousands of companies match donations made by their employees? Last year these matching-gift programs helped raise thousands — allowing organizations like ours to provide essential services and training to those in need.
Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy
You can ensure all Texans with vision loss achieve their purpose and potential by making a planned gift to the Austin Lighthouse for the Blind. Your legacy will help us continue providing fundamental training, employment, and independence for generations to come.
Through planned giving, your support helps us achieve our mission.
Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund offers a flexible, tax-efficient way to support Austin Lighthouse. Recommend a gift to us through your DAF and make an immediate impact.
Benefits:
- Simplicity in managing charitable giving
- Potential tax advantages
- Ability to involve your family in long-term philanthropy
Wills & Bequests
A bequest is a simple way to leave a gift in your will or living trust. You can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your assets after other obligations.
Types of bequests:
- Specific Bequest – A particular dollar amount or asset
- Percentage Bequest – A percentage of your estate
- Residuary Bequest – The remainder of your estate
- Contingent Bequest – A gift that is made only if certain conditions are met
Charitable Trusts
Charitable trusts are powerful legacy tools that benefit you and the causes you care about. These trusts may reduce estate taxes, offer income tax deductions, and eliminate capital gains—all while creating lasting impact.
- Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRT) – Provide income during your lifetime, with the remainder going to charity
- Charitable Lead Trusts (CLT) – Provide income to charity for a set time, then transfer remaining assets to your heirs
Let’s Talk About Your Gift
We’re happy to talk through your giving options or answer any questions. Interested in leaving a legacy but not sure where to start? Reach out to our development team for a confidential conversation.
Together, let’s light the way!
Travis Association for the Blind (Austin Lighthouse for the Blind) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 74-1143060). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.