YOUR LEGACY... THEIR FUTURE
Leave a gift for tomorrow
Leave a legacy that will improve the lives of people in need for many years to come. Your legacy gifts ensure the future of Seva's efforts to bring sustainable eye care services and programs to underserved and remote communities in over 20 countries.
Choosing the right planned gift depends on your personal circumstances and financial goals. The donation of a legacy gift can fulfill your philanthropic wishes and cost nothing during your lifetime. Best of all you and your loved ones benefit from present-day gift planning. There are significant tax benefits, but more than that you can support the future of causes that are close to your heart today. Your support through a planned gift will transform the lives of people who needlessly suffer from blindness, for generations to come.
Please consult with your legal and financial advisers when considering a planned gift.
Ready to get started? Use this free estate planning resource, courtesy of FreeWill, to write a legal will at no personal cost and include the necessary language to support Seva in your plans.
If you’ve already included a gift to Seva in your will or trust, please fill out this form to let us know!
Not sure how to get started?
Ask yourself a few simple questions and we'll point you in the right direction.
I am most interested in making a gift to Seva that:
Allows me to see my gifts in action DURING my lifetime.
The financial benefit that most interests me is:
Obtaining an income tax deduction.
You should consider an outright gift of cash, appreciated securities, appreciated real estate or appreciated tangible personal property.
Reducing or eliminating capital gains tax.
You should consider a gift of appreciated securities, appreciated real estate or appreciated tangible personal property.
Giving without affecting my disposable income.
You should consider a gift of tangible personal property.
Providing a secure financial future for my family.
You should consider creating a charitable gift annuity.
Leaves a legacy that will benefit Seva AFTER my lifetime.
The financial benefit that most interests me is:
Receiving regular payments for myself or family.
You should consider creating a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.
Retaining flexibility and control of my assets.
You should consider a bequest in your will or living trust; naming Seva beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or investment accounts; or a gift of a retained life estate.
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You should consider a bequest in your will or living trust; naming Seva beneficiary of your retirement plan assets, life insurance, bank accounts or investment accounts; or creating a charitable remainder trust.
Obtaining an income tax deduction.
You should consider creating a charitable gift annuity, a retained life estate, or creating a charitable remainder trust.
Next Steps:
Consult with your attorney or financial advisor on which strategy would work best to fulfill your philanthropic goals. Some planned giving strategies may have a greater tax benefit to you than others.
To learn more about legacy gifts, to inform us of your intentions, or to ask questions please contact us at give@seva.org or call our toll free number at 1-877-764-7382.
If you decide to include Seva in your plans, please use our legal name, address and Federal Tax ID, and please notify us of your intentions.
Legal Name: Seva Foundation
Address: 1786 Fifth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
Federal Tax ID Number: 38-2231279
Contact us about planned giving or to request more information.
