Question 1

Do you share your financials?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Sankara Eye Foundation USA believes in complete transparency of financials. Sankara Eye Foundation USA is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please note: For capital projects, up to 15% of donations may be allocated to cover fundraising expenses.

Question 2

Are donations to Sankara Eye Foundation, USA tax deductible?

Accepted Answer

SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION, USA is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please preserve your email donation receipt as your official record. You will receive an automated email upon completion of the transaction.

Question 3

What are the various donation options available?

Accepted Answer

Following are the categories of donation options: Free Eye Surgeries, Wall of Founders for Hospital Projects, and Facility Room Donations for Hospital Projects.

Question 4

What are the options for Wall of Founders?

Accepted Answer

Following are the donation options for Wall of Founders (Hospital Projects): $1,000 - Eligible for a name plaque on the Wall of Founders at a hospital of your choice; $5,000 - Eligible for a name plaque on the Golden Wall of Founders at a hospital of your choice; $10,000 - Eligible for a personalized name plaque on the Platinum Wall of Founders at a hospital of your choice.

Question 5

What are Facility Room Donations?

Accepted Answer

Facility Room Donations:
$25,000 - Eligible for a personalized name plaque prominently displayed outside a facility room. For higher-amount donations, please call SEF, USA, at 1-866-726-5272 or email info@giftofvision.org.

Question 6

Can I specify where my donation can be used?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You may donate towards Free Eye Surgeries or Hospital Projects for new construction and expansion of eye hospitals. If you choose Hospital Projects, you can specify the project of your choice.

Question 7

How can I get a receipt for my contribution?

Accepted Answer

Donations made online will be acknowledged by an automated email receipt upon completion of the transaction. If you do not receive your donation receipt via email, please call us at 1-866-SANKARA (726-5272) or write to us at info@giftofvision.org.

Question 8

How can I donate a larger amount?

Accepted Answer

If you do not find your preferred donation option or would like to donate a larger amount, please call us at 1-866-SANKARA (726-5272) or write to us at info@giftofvision.org.

Question 9

Can I send money via check?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Download the donation form from our website, https://give.giftofvision.org/give/422256/#!/donation/checkout, and mail it to SANKARA EYE FOUNDATION, USA, 1900 MCCARTHY BLVD #207, MILPITAS, CA 95035. You will receive a receipt within a few weeks of our receiving your donation.

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