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Changing the way the world sees

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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There are plenty of ways you can save sight and improve eye care around the world. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

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We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

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Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

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Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

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Whether you're looking to partner with Orbis as a corporate, trust, or foundation, click below to see how your organization can make a huge impact on people's lives today.

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Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are an easy, flexible way to help save sight and fight blindness.

What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a tax-efficient way to make a charitable donation. A DAF allows you to give cash, stock and other assets to a charitable fund, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants to Orbis from the fund over time.

Orbis gratefully accepts grants from DAFs in support of our mission delivering sight-saving programs around the world so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive. We partner with some of the largest DAF sponsor organizations and their philanthropic service teams in the United States.

We’ve made it easy to initiate your grant recommendation. Clients of BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable can make a designation to Orbis through the DAF Direct window on this page or utilize the links for other sponsoring organizations, below.

If you have an account at one of these popular charitable funds, make a grant today to Orbis’ USA tax I.D. number is # 23-7297651.

Interested in learning more about establishing a DAF? The next step is to consult your financial advisor for their guidance.

How do donor-advised funds work?

DAF’s can easily be set up through your financial institution or a community foundation to serve as a flexible charitable giving vehicle. You initiate the designation of a single grant or a recurring grant (monthly, quarterly or annually) to Orbis through your charitable account organization. Giving through your donor-advised fund is a powerful way to help Orbis.

For more information on how to establish a DAF, contact your financial advisor or community foundation.

Why are donor-advised funds used?

  • You can quickly put your charitable dollars to work
  • You can make recurring gifts with ease on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis
  • Your giving account has the potential to grow, possibly providing additional funding when you are ready to make a gift
  • You may also designate Orbis as the beneficiary of the fund through your estate planning
  • You can turn your portfolio into an impactful gift that will prevent blindness and help people thrive

Note: Individual situations may vary, so donors should consult their financial advisors.

How do I designate a donor-advised fund grant to Orbis?

Recommend grants to Project Orbis International, Inc. whenever you wish to make a gift. We work with many of the top DAF Charitable Sponsors, and we’ve made it easy to initiate your DAF grant recommendation to Orbis. If you have an account at one of these popular charitable sponsors, grant today to:

Project Orbis International, Inc. (Orbis)

Federal EIN #23-7297651.(Tax I.D.)

Orbis, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA

Please request that your name and address be included. We recommend that you contact Orbis at [email protected] to inform us of your gift so we can thank you for your generosity.

Recommend Orbis

Contact your donor-advised fund’s charitable sponsor now and recommend a grant be distributed to Orbis.

Use the DAF Direct window on this page or utilize the links below. For other sponsoring organizations or community foundations, contact your advisor directly and recommend a grant to Orbis.

Fidelity Charitable

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Schwab Charitable

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Vanguard Charitable

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American Endowment Foundation

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Bank of America Charitable Fund

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National Philanthropic Trust

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J.P. Morgan Charitable Gift Fund

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US Charitable Gift Trust

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Your DAF can restore vision for generations to come

To grant Orbis a legacy gift from your DAF and note us as your beneficiary, you may utilize the following language:

“I/we hereby name Project Orbis International, Inc., (of 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017) a non-profit organization, as the beneficiary of any funds remaining in our Donor-Advised Fund account after our passing. These funds are to be used by Project Orbis International, Inc for its general purposes. EIN: 23-7297651"

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