Gifts That Make An Impact Now
If you would like to help restore vision worldwide today, consider the giving options below — many of which have financial and personal benefits to you.
Donate Now
To support HelpMeSee’s current work, make a gift online or by mail:
HelpMeSee
1 Evertrust Plaza
Suite 308
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Recommend a grant now from your donor-advised fund
You can conveniently initiate a grant from your DAF using the link below. Simply type in the name of your fund sponsor and the system will prompt you through the process.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to HelpMeSee. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure our work of training cataract specialists worldwide. Here’s how it works:
- You must be 70 ½ or older.
- An individual may transfer up to $108,000 per year, and a married couple may transfer up to $216,000.
- Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to HelpMeSee.
- Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to HelpMeSee, so it does not count as income for the year.
- If you are 73 or older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
You can download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here to start the distribution process. You may also be able to request a qualified charitable distribution through your online account portal.
Please note: If you are still working and contributing to a retirement account, this gift could impact your taxable income. Please consult a qualified advisor before making a gift.
Memorial or Tribute Gift
When you give a memorial or tribute gift to HelpMeSee in honor of someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and help restore vision and hope.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
You can use appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to support our shared vision. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.
Matching Gift Opportunities
Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize against global cataract blindness? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to HelpMeSee, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.
From a Supporter Like You
“I just want people who can’t see to be able to see again. If I can do something to help people see, I want to do it. So, if my recurring donation each month can help more people see, I’ll keep doing it.”
– John from Buffalo
Our Team is Here to Help
Our experienced team is here to help you…
- Learn about special projects that align with your interests.
- Structure a donation that maximizes benefits for you and your loved ones.
- Stay up to date on how your gift is used.
- And more!