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We are happy to answer any questions or prepare a no-obligation life-income gift proposal for you to share with your family and financial advisor.

Information for Advisors

Planned giving staff is available to answer any questions attorneys or other financial advisors might have about making a gift to Perkins School for the Blind. While we can’t offer legal or financial advice, we can share giving options, draft language and other resources you’ll need to help your clients achieve their philanthropic, financial and estate-planning goals. Simply contact us or call 617-972-7328 with any questions.

Please note, donors are encouraged to consult an attorney, estate planner, financial advisor, accountant or other professional before making any major charitable donations. We would be happy to answer any questions that you have or prepare a no-obligation life-income gift proposal for you to share with your family and financial advisor.

Perkins School for the Blind is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

For Your Reference

Charitable gifts should be directed to:

Perkins Trust
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472

Perkins’ federal tax ID number is 04-2103616.

Perkins’ full legal name is PERKINS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND.

Legacy Society Notification Form

If you have already included Perkins in your estate or financial plans—thank you! By notifying us of your gift via our online form you’ll be welcomed into a special group of supporters—the Legacy Society.

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