Why Advisors Recommend Us
Support your clients' charitable giving with the Foundation Fighting Blindness—where tax-smart donations fund breakthrough medical research.
We make non-cash charitable giving seamless for you and impactful for your clients:
- Our 4-star Charity Navigator rating reflects the Foundation’s efficiency, accountability, and lasting impact, making us a smart choice for your clients’ charitable goals.
- Detailed annual reports, audited financials, and Form 990s are publicly available. Your clients can see exactly how their dollars create impact.
- The Foundation is the undisputed global leader and driving force in the development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. With over 50 years of experience and having raised over $954 million to date, we’re a results-driven partner for clients seeking to align their philanthropy with real scientific impact.
Ideal Client Profiles
Cryptocurrency and Stock Holders:
- Purchased crypto 2+ years ago at much lower prices
- Sitting on substantial unrealized gains
- Would face significant tax hit if sold
- Wants to rebalance portfolio or reduce crypto exposure
- Looking for year-end tax deductions or charitable strategies
Clients with Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs):
- Already contributed to a Donor-Advised Fund
- Looking for ways to maximize charitable impact before year-end
- Wants to support multiple charities efficiently
- Prefers flexible giving options, including stocks, crypto, or other non-cash assets
- Interested in simplifying charitable giving while aligning with personal values
- Wants to bunch multiple years of charitable contributions now to maximize deductions before the new tax rules take effect next year
Security & Process
- The Foundation Fighting Blindness partners with The Giving Block (trusted by 1,500+ nonprofits)
- Bank-level encryption and cold storage
- SOC 2 Type II certified platform
- Donations processed in 10-30 minutes
- Automatic tax receipts with blockchain confirmation
Urgent. Timely. Personal.
- Blinding diseases are progressive—every day matters. With 1 in 53 people globally affected by blinding conditions like retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, Usher syndrome, Leber congenital amarousis, dry AMD— almost every family knows someone living with vision loss. This urgency fuels our mission to advance treatments and cures—and presents a personal opportunity for clients to make a lasting impact.
- The Foundation has helped, in part, to fund and advance 50+ clinical trials for potential treatments (more than ever in history), and last year we funded 104 grants globally, across 92 institutions, supporting 133 investigators. Charitable contributions today accelerate research that's already showing promise. Perfect for clients who want to see their impact in their lifetime.
Planned Giving for Clients Who Want to Leave a Lasting Impact
For clients interested in leaving a lasting impact, legacy gifts offer a meaningful way to support the fight against blinding diseases for generations to come. Our Legacy Giving page provides everything advisors need to guide their clients, including simple ways to leave a legacy, inspiring legacy stories from donors who have made a pledge, sample legacy gift language, an estate planning guide, and information on our Trust & Will partnership.
Questions and Support
Please contact Judy Taylor, SVP, Chief Philanthropic Officer at JTaylor@FightingBlindness.org or (410) 423-0592.
