Help Us Empower 20 Million People with Blindness or Low Vision to Achieve Financial Independence

This Giving Tuesday, join us in reaching our $150,000 goal for 2025. With $100,000 already raised.

Your gift today helps us cross the finish line and bring life-changing financial education to thousands more.

Together, We’re Changing Lives

$25 delivers a week of online courses to empower blind individuals with financial skills.
$50 provides one hour of financial counseling for a person with blindness or low vision.
$100 funds the creation of new tools to improve financial literacy in the blind community.

With $100,475 already raised, we’re only $49,525 away from reaching our goal.

Your gift today!…makes a tangible difference!

Your Generosity Fuels Our Mission

$100,475 of $150,000 Goal Reached!

Progress toward our goal: 67%

Your contribution today brings us closer to achieving our vision for 2025. Every dollar matters!

Thank you Ron and Lisa Brooks at Accessible Avenue for your generous $500 donation!

Why Penny Forward?

At Penny Forward, we’ve already helped hundreds of people with blindness or low vision gain the skills and confidence to take control of their financial futures. With your help, we can reach over 20 million people across the U.S. who deserve the tools and support they need to succeed.

Your generosity fuels programs like:

Self-paced online courses tailored for blind learners.
Weekly workshops on practical financial topics.
One-on-one counseling with financial experts who understand the unique challenges of blindness or low vision.

Join Our Community of Supporters

We’re $50,000 away from our $150,000 goal. Together, we can reach this milestone and create brighter futures for thousands of people with blindness or low vision. Share your generosity on social media using #GivingTuesday and tag @pennyfwd.

Financial Education for Everyone

Many individuals who are blind or with other disabilities find it difficult to secure employment. The unemployment rate among those with disabilities is over twice as high as those without a disability, and people with disabilities are employed at a lower rate at every educational level. While this may seem to paint an ugly picture for the futures of people who are blind or otherwise disabled, it does not have to be that way. As we advocate for more employment opportunities and the technology of today makes many jobs more accessible, we can also educate blind individuals about the importance of financial planning. Those who receive benefits from the federal government, and states in some cases, due to disability can also earn a certain amount and continue to get the awarded benefits. Managing these resources, along with potentially buying a home, investing and budgeting is crucial to living your best life. The employer programs offered often have challenges with accessibility and blind employees either leverage family/friend support to read or go without participating. An organization like Penny Forward is invaluable to the blind community, whether employed or not, due to its focus on ensuring information is accessible and simple to understand. I am grateful to Chris and the entire team for the work they put in daily to carry out this important mission.

Text of quote from
Scott Thornhill
Executive Director
American Council of the Blind

Other Ways To Give

Donate By Mail

Make checks payable to “Penny Forward Inc.”
Mail to:
400 S. 4th St
STE #410
PMB 69694
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1419

Become a Sponsor

Invest in the success of the blind community by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorship packages start at just $500 annually and include your link on our web site and email newsletter and acknowledgements in our podcast and all public events. Learn More About Sponsorship Packages

Make Your Impact with Donor-Advised Funds

If you manage a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you have a unique opportunity to support the financial empowerment of the blind community. By directing a portion of your DAF to Penny Forward, you help us provide crucial financial education and resources to those who need them most. Your generosity ensures that more individuals can access our self-paced courses, weekly workshops, and personalized financial counseling.

How to Donate

Direct Your DAF to Donate: Contact your fund administrator and recommend a grant to Penny Forward Inc. Our EIN is 87-2376924
Notify Us: Once you’ve made your recommendation, please let us know by emailing us at donations@pennyforward.com or calling us at 1 (888) 332-5558. This allows us to track the donation and acknowledge your generous support properly.

Support Through Qualified Charitable Distributions

Are you 70½ years old or older with an IRA? You can make a tax-wise contribution to Penny Forward by using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). This method allows you to donate directly from your IRA to Penny Forward, potentially reducing your taxable income and fulfilling part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).

How to Contribute via QCD

Contact Your IRA Custodian: Request a direct transfer from your IRA to Penny Forward Inc. Our EIN is 87-2376924. Our DTC number is 0226. Our account number is Z40415008.
Inform Us of Your Gift: Let us know about your contribution by emailing donations@pennyforward.com or calling us at 1 (888) 332-5558. This will help us acknowledge your generous support and ensure that your donation is used as you intend.

By choosing to donate through a QCD, you’re not only benefiting from potential tax advantages but also significantly impacting the lives of those in the blind community by supporting essential financial education services.

Amplify Your Impact Through Workplace Giving

Many employers offer workplace giving programs that can double or even triple the impact of your donation to Penny Forward. Through payroll deductions or employer matching gift programs, you can support our mission of providing comprehensive financial education to the blind community easily and effectively.

How to Donate Through Workplace Giving

Check with Your Employer: Ask your HR department if your company has a workplace giving program and if Penny Forward Inc. is one of the eligible nonprofits. Our EIN is 87-2376924.
Set Up Payroll Deductions: If available, arrange for payroll deductions to make automatic donations directly from your paycheck.
Request Employer Matching: If your employer offers matching gifts, fill out the necessary forms to have your donation to Penny Forward Inc. matched, doubling the support without extra cost to you.

By participating in workplace giving, you not only enhance your contribution but also spread awareness of our cause within your workplace.

Support Penny Forward with a Gift of Securities

Make a lasting impact on the financial education of the blind community by donating securities to Penny Forward. Gifts of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are not only a generous way to contribute, but they can also provide you with significant financial benefits, including tax advantages.

How to Donate Securities

Initiate the Transfer: Contact your broker to initiate a direct transfer of securities. You will need the following details:
- DTC Number: 0226
- Account Number: Z40415008
Inform Us of Your Gift: To ensure that we can acknowledge your generous donation and provide you with a receipt for your tax records, please notify us of your transfer. You can do this by emailing us at donations@pennyforward.com with the details of the securities being transferred.
Tax Benefits: Your gift of securities is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our EIN for your tax records is 87-2376924.

Your support helps Penny Forward continue providing valuable financial education and resources to the blind community. For any assistance or further information about donating securities, please contact us at donations@pennyforward.com or call 888-332-5558. Thank you for your support and generosity!