Legacy Giving

Planned giving is a future gift that designates a portion of your estate as a donation to a nonprofit organization. By including Combat Blindness International (CBI) in your plans, you help ensure that sight-saving care continues for generations to come.

When you make a legacy gift to CBI, you are creating a lasting impact by helping eliminate preventable blindness around the world. Your generosity will continue to restore sight, expand access to care, and strengthen communities long into the future.

Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent

Become a Member of the CBI Visionary Society

The Visionary Society is a community of supporters committed to the future of CBI through planned giving. By including CBI in your estate plans, you become a member and create a lasting legacy that supports access to vision care, strengthens programs, and expands impact for years to come.

“Our work has always been about building something that lasts. By joining the Visionary Society, you are helping carry this mission forward and ensuring that sight-saving care reaches those who need it long into the future.”

-Dr. Suresh Chandra, CBI Visionary Society Member

Ways to Make a Legacy Gift

There are many ways to include CBI in your long-term plans*:

Bequest in your will or trust
I/we bequeath to Combat Blindness International (tax ID# 39-1531546), located in Madison, Wisconsin, _______% of my residual estate – OR – the sum of $_______ to be used for charitable purposes in furthering the mission of Combat Blindness International.

Beneficiary designations
Name Combat Blindness International as a beneficiary of:

  • A retirement account

  • A life insurance policy

  • A bank or investment account (payable-on-death or transfer-on-death designation)

Charitable gift annuity

  • Receive income during your lifetime while supporting CBI’s mission in the future.

Donor-advised, foundation, or family fund

  • Establish a named fund to provide ongoing support to Combat Blindness International.

  • Funds may be directed toward a specific program or remain unrestricted, allowing CBI the flexibility to respond to the greatest needs.

Whatever you decide, we are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping restore sight and transform lives.

*Please note:

  • Unrestricted gifts provide the flexibility to respond to changing needs within the communities we serve. This allows us to direct resources where they are most needed and make the greatest impact.

  • This information is provided for general purposes and is not intended as legal or tax advice. We encourage you to consult with your attorney and/or financial advisor when making planned giving decisions.

  • At the time of realization of your gift, if the program you designated no longer exists, we will do our best to utilize your funds where they are needed most

Planned Giving

To notify us of your legacy gift, please complete an online Letter of Intent Form or download and fill out the PDF version of the Letter of Intent and mail it to:

Combat Blindness International
PO Box 5332
Madison, WI 53705

Attn: Jaime Craig
Director of Development

Or email: legacygiving@combatblindness.org

Or call: (608) 238-7777