INDIVIDUALS
Why Give?
Your gracious gift will provide each blind or visually impaired person in Washington, State with the tools, skills and training necessary to give them confidence that anything they choose to do is possible.
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Unrestricted general donations/gifts to the Foundation will be designated to the WSBF general fund. These funds will be used for operations, projects, programs and grant requests. Restricted and unrestricted funds to the foundation are used to meet the unmet needs of blind and visually impaired students from throughout the state of Washington.
Here are 7 ways you can give:
1. PHONE: Call the Executive Director at 360-696-6321 ext 176
2.
MAIL: Complete the printable form (Word doc) and send it to:
Washington School for the Blind Foundation, 2214 E. 13th
Street, Vancouver, WA, 98661
3. VISA/MASTER CARD: Use our safe and secure form to make an online gift. Either a one time donation or a convenient gift installment options by making monthly installments using your VISA. Select the Donate Now link above.
4. PARTICIPATE IN WSBF EVENTS:
a. Event Sponsor
b. Donate Prizes
c. Volunteer Time
d. Donate Money
5. DESIGNATED GIFTS:
a. Equipment Purchases
b. Scholarship/grant Funds
c. Training and/or travel Opportunities
d. Program Development
e. Medical Needs/Assistance for Independence
6. STOCK TRANSFER: Use the following steps:
1. Step 1:
Contact Barbara Sheldon by phone (360-696-6321 ext 176 or email Barbara.sheldon@wsbf1.org to let us know you intend to gift stock; this will ensure timely processing of your gift.
2. Step 2:
Contact your broker and ask them to process a donation by moving stock shares to the Washington School for the Blind Foundation account.
Brokerage Firm Account DTC Contact Phone
Edward Jones 930-122537-1-3 0057 Dave Bryant 360-887-5384 Toll-free 866-887-0589
Note: Washington School for the Blind has an internal policy to sell stock immediately. Your broker will give you the high, low and mean price on the date of transfer of the gift for your tax purposes which will be the mean value times the shares, not the trade price.
Washington School for the Blind Foundation does not render tax advisory services and recommends that you consult with your financial advisor when considering a gift of stock.
7. MAKE A GIFT BY WILL/ESTATE PLANNING
Memorial/Tribute Gifts
Please see “Leave a Legacy” page for more information.
8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
You can help the Foundation by joining the Board of Directors. WSBF Board of Directors meets regularly at 12:00 to 1:30 PM (lunch) on the third Tuesday of each month, in the Washington State School for the Blind Board Room. Please contact Barbara Sheldon, Executive Director for further information.
