Help us drive the research with a stock donation.
Making a stock donation is a powerful way to support the mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness to drive the research for treatments and cures for blinding diseases affecting 1 in 53 individuals around the world.
With the support of generous friends like you, we’ve been able to help:
- Identify more than 270 retinal disease-causing genes.
- Fund more than 93 research grants annually.
- Provide genetic testing and counseling for $2,000 per person.
Support the Foundation Fighting Blindness by making a charitable gift in stock. We accept donations in publicly traded, domestic common stocks.
Donating stock to the Foundation Fighting Blindness is safe and easy.
Using the donation form above, making a charitable gift of stock is a quick, five-step process:
- Select your stock ticker and confirm the company name in the donation form
- Enter your gift amount
- Type in your email and address info for the receipt
- Enter your brokerage account information
- Virtually sign & make your gift!
Upon making a donation, you will receive an email notification from The Giving Block that your gift is being processed. In some circumstances, you may need to take action with your broker. The email will have instructions on any next steps.
Charitable donations of stock are processed safely and typically within 6–8 business days with The Giving Block in partnership with Renaissance Charitable Foundation. Processing times can be longer during December or when dealing with restricted stock. All stock donations are non refundable.
Why make a stock donation to the Foundation Fighting Blindness?
Stock fundraising is a critical donation revenue driver for nonprofit organizations like the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
With over 60% of Americans owning stock and billions in stock donated to US charities every year, stock donations can make a wide-reaching impact through philanthropy. Studies show that nonprofits that accept noncash assets typically grow 50% faster than those that do not and they grow 66% faster when they accept non cash securities such as stock.
Donating stock is also one of the most tax-efficient ways for individuals to support causes that matter to them.
Which stocks do you accept?
We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock.
We are continually in the process of adding support for new assets to donate, so please check back soon for more giving options.
Are stock donations tax-deductible?
Yes! Stock donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to give to charity. Your stock donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; if you pay taxes in the U.S. By making a charitable gift, you may also be eligible to significantly reduce what you would otherwise owe in capital gains taxes.
As with any tax-related questions, be sure to consult with a qualified, professional tax advisor.
If you would like to make a stock donation the traditional route.
Stock transfer instructions for the donor’s broker:
DTC (brokerage transfer)
Merrill Lynch 8862
Account # 72304202
To the credit of: The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc.
Merrill Lynch Contact: Ann Unitas, (410) 547-5196
I need assistance with my donation. How can I get in touch?
If you would like to learn more about how you can help us fund cures through a donor advised fund, please contact Judy Taylor, SVP, chief development officer, at 410-423-0592 or JTaylor@FightingBlindness.org. If you are sending an email, please include "Stock Donation" in the subject line.
