The Vision of Children Foundation’s Legacy Circle Program
Make a lasting impact to ensure our work will continue for generations to come.
What is the VOC Legacy Circle?
The VOC Legacy Circle is a recognition program designed for individuals who make provisions for The Vision of Children (VOC) in their estate plans. These gifts will provide long-term support for families impacted by hereditary vision disorders, ensuring the continued success and longevity of VOC’s mission. By joining the VOC Legacy Circle, you will leave a lasting, meaningful legacy that directly contributes to the future of VOC's research, programs, and family support initiatives.
Ways to join the VOC Legacy Circle?
Becoming a member of the VOC Legacy Circle is easy and can be done through various estate planning options. By making one of the following provisions, you ensure that VOC’s work will continue for generations to come:
Include VOC in your will or living trust
Designate VOC as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy
Name VOC as a beneficiary in a retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), IRA)
Establish a charitable gift annuity that benefits VOC
Create a charitable trust benefiting VOC
Other estate planning mechanisms (please specify)
Why join the VOC Legacy Circle?
By joining the VOC Legacy Circle, you are making a lasting impact on the future of VOC and the families we support. Your legacy gift will be used to:
Support groundbreaking research into hereditary vision disorders
Fund VOC programs and resources designed to empower families affected by vision impairment
Expand and sustain VOC’s family support network, ensuring that individuals and families affected by hereditary blindness receive ongoing assistance
The Impact of a Legacy Gift:
A legacy gift allows you to shape the future, ensuring that VOC’s mission continues long after your lifetime. These gifts enable us to create a sustained impact on both the research front and within the communities we serve.
Benefits of Joining the VOC Legacy Circle:
As a member of the VOC Legacy Circle, you will receive special recognition and a variety of benefits:
Acknowledgment in VOC’s Annual Report (if desired)
Invitations to exclusive Legacy Circle events, including the Legacy Circle Cocktail Party
Personalized recognition for your generous gift, with the option to remain anonymous
A sense of fulfillment knowing your legacy will provide enduring support for families affected by hereditary vision disorders
Summer 2025 Legacy Circle Cocktail Party
To honor and celebrate the generosity of our Legacy Circle members, VOC is excited to host an exclusive Legacy Circle Cocktail Party in the summer of 2025. This event will offer a unique opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, learn more about how estate planning can leave a lasting impact, and celebrate the vital contributions made by Legacy Circle members.
Details about the event will be shared in due course. We hope you will join us for this special celebration of your commitment to shaping VOC’s future.
How to Join the VOC Legacy Circle?
To become a member of the VOC Legacy Circle, please download, complete and return the form below or fill out the attached Legacy Circle Form. This form helps us understand how you have included VOC in your estate plans and ensures that we can properly acknowledge your gift while honoring your preferences regarding recognition and anonymity.
VOC is available to assist you with any questions related to estate planning, and we would be happy to discuss how your legacy gift can help advance our mission.
Next Steps:
Contact Us – Reach out to our team for more information or to discuss how your legacy gift can directly support our mission.
Complete the Legacy Circle Form – The form will guide you through the process, helping us understand your estate plans and recognition preferences.
Review Estate Plans with Legal Counsel – We recommend working with a trusted legal advisor to ensure your plans align with your goals and wishes.
Legal Disclaimers and Considerations
Legal or Tax Advice: The Vision of Children (VOC) is not qualified to provide legal, tax, or financial advice. We strongly encourage you to consult with your attorney, financial planner, or tax advisor to discuss the best options for including VOC in your estate plan.
Use of Gift: Gifts made through bequests or other planned giving mechanisms will be used in accordance with VOC’s general mission to support research and programs for hereditary vision disorders. If at any time, due to unforeseen circumstances, VOC cannot use a gift in the specific manner outlined, the gift will be used for the closest related purpose aligned with VOC’s mission.
Gift Modifications: Donors are encouraged to notify VOC of any changes to their estate plans to ensure that VOC is properly recognized and that their gift will be used in accordance with their wishes.
Tax Implications: Bequests to VOC are typically tax-deductible, but donors should consult with their tax advisor to understand the tax benefits and implications specific to their estate plan.
Confidentiality: VOC respects the privacy of all donors. Any information shared with VOC about a legacy gift will be kept confidential unless the donor provides explicit permission to disclose their name or gift.
Including The Vision of Children in your estate plans is a powerful way to create a lasting impact on the future of children and families affected by hereditary vision disorders. Your support will ensure that VOC’s work continues, empowering future generations to live better lives. The VOC Legacy Circle is our way of thanking you for your vision and commitment. Together, we can ensure that our work endures.
Join the VOC Legacy Circle Program Today
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to The Vision of Children. By joining the VOC Legacy Circle, you are helping to ensure a brighter future for families affected by hereditary vision disorders.
Please complete the form below so we can properly acknowledge your gift and respect your wishes.
