READINGS FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Audio Recordings for the Visually Impaired & Learning Disabled Community
How You Can Help
Readings for the Blind is funded by individual contributions, foundations, and bequests. We welcome your support -- Your gift will make a difference.
We are a 501(c)(3)tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Michigan. All donations are tax deductible.
Here are some ways you can help:
Donations:
Make a gift in your own name, or in the name of someone you want to honor.
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A memorial gift may be given in honor of an individual who has passed away. We will send a memorial card to the family of the deceased that does not specify the amount of the gift. We will also send an acknowledgement to you for tax purposes.
- A tribute gift is an opportunity to acknowledge a special occasion for a friend, family member or colleague. We will mark the occasion by sending a card to the person you designate that announces the gift but not the amount. We will also send an acknowledgement to you for tax purposes.
To make a donation, print out our contribution form and mail it to us with your donation.
Charity Motors:
Donate a car, boat or real estate to Charity Motors to benefit Readings for the Blind.
Leave a Legacy – Planned Giving:
Planned giving is a way for you to make a significant contribution to the visually impaired and learning disabled , while receiving financial benefits now or in the future.
Ways to give:
- By Will: You may choose a flat dollar amount or a percentage. For example: "I hereby give, devise and bequeath five thousand ($5,000) dollars to Readings for the Blind at 29350 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48073."
Or
"I hereby give, devise and bequeath ten percent (10%) of my residuary estate to Readings for the Blind at 29350 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48073."
If you have an existing will, adding a charitable bequest is a simple formality. Your attorney will give you further direction.
- By Living Trust: The growing use of trusts in our society has created another opportunity for planned charitable giving. Whether you need a living trust depends on your situation and the property you own. It may be worth your time to consult your financial advisor.
- By Charitable Trust: In order to leave a legacy, ensure the future for your heirs and support a charitable organization, a charitable remainder trust may be created. The benefits are twofold — a charitable trust pays you an annual income with an immediate tax deduction. Please consult your financial advisor.
There are various ways to realize your charitable intentions, reduce gift taxes and ensure your future. Consult your financial advisor or attorney. Please keep Readings for the Blind in mind when preparing your estate plan.