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Associated Services for the Blind (ASB) is a non-profit 501(3)(c) organization, and qualifies for charitable gifts from individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations. The generosity of our friends is essential, so that we can continue providing the services that promote independence and self-determination among the blind and visually impaired individuals that we serve.

There are many ways to give. Please see the complete list below for the types of contributions we accept.

Donate Online: The fastest and easiest way to give is through our PayPal site.

We use PayPal to help facilitate your donation transaction. When you click the button below, you will be taken to the PayPal site where you can enter an amount and even designate an area or program that you would like to support.

Controller:  Joyce Robertson - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Donate By Phone: To make donation by credit or debit card, simply give us a call at (215) 627-0600.

Donate By Mail: Mail your check or money order made payable to "ASB" to:

Associated Services for the Blind
c/o Development Department
919 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Many of the gifts we receive are in tribute to friends or loved ones, acknowledging birthdays, anniversaries or other special events. When making a tribute gift to ASB, we'll be happy to send a card of thanks in your name to the person you're acknowledging. Just supply us with a name and address.

Traditional Gifts
  • Monetary Gift:  ASB welcomes all support in terms of cash, check, credit card, or securities.
  • Memorial or Tribute:  Memorialize or honor a loved one.
  • Matching Gift Program:  Many companies will match a gift made by an employee.
Planned Giving
  • Bequest:  Designate ASB as a recipient in your will.
  • Insurance:  Make ASB the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
  • Stocks, Bonds or Real Property:  Receive a tax deduction of a gift by contributing appreciated property while avoiding capital gains taxes.
  • Trusts and Annuities:  Check out the several ways trusts and annuities can be set up with ASB and learn about the tax advantages each one provides.
Associated Services for the Blind (ASB) is not engaged in rendering legal or tax advisory services.  For advice and assistance in specific cases, the services of an attorney, or other professional advisor should be obtained.  The purpose of this publication is to provide accurate and authoritative information of a general character only.  Watch for tax revisions.  State laws govern wills, trusts, and charitable gifts made in contractual agreements.  Advice from legal counsel should be sought when considering these types of gifts.

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the PA Department of State by calling toll free, within PA, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.


Is Your Gift Tax Deductible?

If you itemize deductions at tax time, you can deduct your charitable gifts.  There are some limitations depending on the size and the type of gift.  The most common ones are listed below.
  1. The organization receiving the gift must be qualified according to IRS regulations.  Associated Services for the Blind (ASB) qualifies under these regulations for charitable gifts from individuals, organizations, foundations and corporations.
  2. By making a gift towards an event, merchandise, or any entity where you receive goods or services in return, you may only deduct the remaining amount of that gift after the value of these goods or services has been subtracted from the total.  For instance, by making a gift by purchasing a ticket to an awards dinner, the average value (or cost) of food and beverage per person is subtracted from the gift.  The remaining amount is tax deductible.
  3. The IRS requires written acknowledgment for any gift made as a cash contribution (e.g. annual donation) over $250.  ASB provides all its donors with a written acknowledgment.
  4. Appraisals are generally necessary for all non-cash property gifts worth more than $5,000.
  5. The amount of the total gifts for one year is not limited by the IRS if it is 20% or less of your Adjusted Gross Income.  Gifts totaling more than 20% are subject to limitation based on the type of property or the type of organizations the gifts is made to.

For more detailed information and updates, please contact the IRS or other legal consultation.