A bequest is a simple way to make a significant gift to help those who are blind or visually impaired.

Benefits of creating a charitable bequest:

  • Strengthening the future of Lighthouse Guild and helping those who have, or are at risk for, vision loss
  • Creating a lasting gift while maintaining control of your assets during your lifetime
  • Having the ability to change your designated beneficiaries at any time

Types of Bequests

Specific Bequest

I give and bequeath to Lighthouse Guild, a not-for-profit corporation located in New York NY, Tax ID number 46-4215298, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.

Residuary Bequest

I give and bequeath to Lighthouse Guild, a not-for-profit corporation located in New York NY, Tax ID number 46-4215298, __ % of my residuary estate for its general purposes.

Contingent Bequest

If [name of beneficiary] does not survive me [or other condition], I give and bequeath to Lighthouse Guild, a not-for-profit corporation located in New York NY, Tax ID number 46-4215298, the sum of $________ for its general purposes.

How It Works

  1. You make Lighthouse Guild a beneficiary in your will, or a designated beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or other asset.
  2. Lighthouse Guild receives your gift when your estate is settled.