ABVI Foundation
ABVI Foundation, which gained 501 c(3) status in 2025, exists to support the mission of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC. ABVI Foundation houses all annual fund, major giving, and event contributions, and the funds are used in the same way they always have been, to support programs and annual expenses needed to empower individuals who are blind or low vision to live fulfilling, purpose driven lives.
The Foundation also houses our endowment and other investments.
ABVI Foundation
ABVI Foundation, which gained 501 c(3) status in 2025, exists to support the mission of the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired SC. ABVI Foundation houses all annual fund, major giving, and event contributions, and the funds are used in the same way they always have been, to support programs and annual expenses needed to empower individuals who are blind or low vision to live fulfilling, purpose driven lives.
The Foundation also houses our endowment and other investments.
Ways To Give:
The services we provide at ABVI are specialized, complex and customized to the needs of each individual client. As such, these services can cost up to $25,000 for a single client. Further, these services are largely funded through donors like you! ABVI accepts donations in the following forms:
· Cash
· Pledges
· Monthly Drafts (EyeGive)
· Donor Advised Fund Distributions
· IRA Distributions
· Stock Transfers
· Will Bequests
· Client Service Scholarships
· Whole Life Insurance Policies
· Charitable Trusts
Contact us to talk about alternative forms of giving.
Client Services Scholarships:
Client Services Scholarships are an excellent way for families to make a lasting investment in the success of ABVI.
Scholarships can be named and recognized with a $25,000 commitment which will be invested for long-term use. At $500,000, a Client Services Scholarship can roll off $25,000 annually in a healthy market. This means that a fully funded scholarship could provide the FULL range of services for a client in perpetuity.
Naming Opportunities and Program Sponsorships:
Planned Giving:
Planned gifts allow donors to leave a legacy while ensuring the future success of ABVI. We find planned giving to be incredibly valuable, and as such, we steward documented planned gifts in the same way we would cash.
