At Florida Lions Eye Clinic (FLLEC), our mission is to provide free, comprehensive eye care services to those who cannot afford them. We are dedicated to preserving and restoring vision for the underserved population in Florida, ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, has access to life-changing eye care.

As a loyal supporter of FLLEC, you have a unique opportunity this year to help us further our mission.

Why Consider This Gift?  

• Your gift will be utilized right away, allowing you to see the difference your donation is making. 
• You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. 
• If you have not yet taken your required minimum distribution for the year, your IRA charitable rollover gift can satisfy all or part of that requirement.

The Details

• You must be 70 ½ or older at the time your gift is made.

• The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions.

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) can meet all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA.
• Your IRA rollover gift can support any fund/project at FLLEC.

Please contact us to discuss your options. Call us at (239) 405-1300 or email us. Your support helps us continue to provide essential eye care services, improving the quality of life for thousands of individuals in need.

How to Make a Qualified Charitable Contribution from Your IRA
Option 1:
Contact your IRA custodian and request a direct transfer to: Florida Lions Eye Clinic
10322 Pennsylvania Avenue
Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Our tax ID number is 65-1168488

IMPORTANT: Do not withdraw the funds and make a contribution yourself, or you will have to report the withdrawal as taxable income. If you are requesting the transfer at the end of the tax year, allow enough time for the transfer to complete by December 31.

Option 2:
Send a gift directly to FLLEC using your IRA checkbook. Allow extra time for the gift to clear to take a tax deduction in the current calendar year. Contact Daniel Christenbury, Executive Director, with your name, the exact amount of your gift, and the name of your IRA custodian so we can provide you with substantiation for your tax return. Please note that we are not able to give formal tax advice, and we strongly advise you to have these gifts reviewed by your own qualified financial or tax professional.

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