FUNDING OUR MISSION
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The Xavier Society for the Blind provides all of our services free-of-charge, and our work is supported solely by the generosity of private donations. Other than the postal allowance for material mailed to and in behalf of the blind, we receive no financial assistance from any federal, state, or city agency.
To support our mission and meet the annual operating expenses of over one million dollars, we rely upon the individual donations of many loyal benefactors, corporate participation in matching gifts programs, grants from some charitable foundations and the contributed services of devoted volunteers. A substantial percentage of revenue is also obtained through bequests and estate plans, living memorials of support to a charity such as the Xavier Society that was cherished during a lifetime. An small endowment fund, invested and managed conservatively, adds an additional bit to the annual operating budget.
Gratifying as it is, however, our current level of funding enables us to reach only a small percentage of those who are eligible for our services. Add to this large unserved population the increasing number of persons 65 and over with severe visual impairments, and the gap between what we NEED to do and what we are ABLE to do is very wide indeed. Increased funding will help us lessen that gap, and that in turn will mean more lives touched by the special words and messages the Xavier Society makes possible.
There are several ways you can help the Xavier Society continue its mission in its second century:
- A monetary donation by check or money order payable to "Xavier Society for the Blind"
- Many companies will match or double gifts to a charity made by employees, retirees, board members or their spouses through a Matching Gift Program. Please consult with your human resources office.
- Contribute your time as a volunteer at the XSB offices. Take a look at our page on this web site (Volunteers) or call our office and ask to speak to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Gifts of appreciated securities may provide certain additional tax benefits.
- Please consider Xavier Society when preparing or revising your estate planning.
Xavier Society for the Blind (our full legal title), located at 154 East 23rd Street, New York, NY 10010, is a 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in 1904 under the laws of the State of New York, meeting the charitable guidelines of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Charities Information Bureau and the Better Business Bureau. It is listed as an agency in the Official Catholic Directory under the Archdiocese of New York.
All donations to XSB are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the law.
We invite you to become a part of this continuing important and exciting work. Please feel free to write, call or email our development office.
Xavier Society for the Blind Development Office - 154 E.
Phone: 212-473-7800 extension 120
Email: fundraising@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org
(We know it's long, but really easy to remember.)
OUR QUARTERLY APPEAL
We send mailings to our friends and benefactors approximately five times a year, to ask for their help in keeping this great work going. If you would like to be added to our regular mailing list, please contact us and let us know.