Ways to Give

The National Federation of the Blind is a diverse community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Our generous supporters help us provide:

  • Community, connections, and mentors for blind people across the country
  • Braille and nonvisual skills instruction for children
  • Free white canes
  • Introduction to STEM careers for blind high school students
  • Advocacy for the rights of blind Americans, including veterans and voters
  • Free audio newspaper services
  • Scholarships to blind students

“My determination, mentors, and the National Federation of the Blind helped change my life trajectory. After being introduced to the NFB, I began to further embrace my potential. Most importantly, I was a confident, independent woman who just happened to be blind.” – Member from Ohio 

You can be a part of our mission to help blind people live the lives we want. There are many ways you can give:

Give Online

Give online using a credit card.

Contribute by Mail

Checks can be made out to the National Federation of the Blind and mailed to the National Federation of the Blind, Attn: Outreach, 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. If you wish, you can complete and include a general donations form (PDF).

Give by Phone

Make a secure contribution over the phone by calling 410-659-9314, extension 2430.

Keep NFB Advancing Connections, Community and Opportunity: Give $25

When you give $25 or more between May 15 and July 7 at 5:00 p.m. central time, you will be entered into the Keep NFB Advancing: Give 25 Drawing. Each increment of 25 is a chance to win. Your support helps bring blind people to their first National Convention, raises expectations, and expands opportunities for blind people nationwide.

Make a Difference with a Monthly Contribution

Make recurring monthly gifts through direct withdrawals from a checking account or charges to a credit card by signing up for our Pre-Authorized Contribution (PAC) program. To become a PAC contributor, please complete the form at nfb.org/pac.

Give Directly from Your Donor Advised Fund

Visit our Donor Advised Fund Page for information on how to contribute from your DAF directly to the National Federation of the Blind.

Start a Facebook Fundraiser

Show your support for the NFB and help raise funds with a Facebook fundraiser.

Walmart Spark Good Round Up

You can make a big impact with small change! When you shop at Walmart online or in the app, you can round up your total to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the National Federation of the Blind. Or just select us at the register. Every cent helps us continue our work to break down barriers and create opportunities for blind people across the country.

How to Sign Up:

  1. Log into your Walmart account at Walmart.com.
  2. Click on “Giving and Impact” from the left-side menu.
  3. Select “Choose a Local Charity.”
  4. Search for National Federation of the Blind
    • Hint: Make sure all filters are off so a national charity can be found. Click "Clear All Filters" on the search page.
  5. Choose “Round Up” to automatically donate your spare change at checkout.

Your everyday purchases can drive meaningful change. Sign up today and empower blind Americans to live the lives they want!

Shop with Purpose Using iGive

Every time you shop online at over 2,000 retailers, iGive will donate a percentage of your purchase to the NFB. No extra cost to you. Just sign up once at our iGive page and you’re ready to shop with impact. There’s even an iGive app to make it easier to access on your phone.

Contribute a Vehicle

Donate a vehicle to the NFB by calling 855-659-9314 or by visiting our vehicle donation page for more information.

Encourage In-Memoriam Gifts

You can honor a loved one with memorial gifts to the National Federation of the Blind. Simply include language in an obituary asking friends and family to give. Here’s a sample:

“In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you direct contributions to the National Federation of the Blind. Visit nfb.org/donate or call 410-659-9314, extension 2430. The National Federation of the Blind is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises expectations for all blind people.”

Planned Giving

Including the National Federation of the Blind in your future or estate plans is a thoughtful way to transform dreams into reality for future generations.

Please contact Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422, or [email protected], or visit our planned giving page to learn more.

If you are an estate lawyer, executor, or other personal representative trying to settle an estate, trust, or other security that names the National Federation of the Blind as a beneficiary, please email us at [email protected].

Free Accessible Resource to Plan Your Legacy

FreeWill is an online will-making tool that allows everyone, including blind individuals who use access technology, to plan their estates independently and confidently. Go to https://www.freewill.com/ to get started today.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring an event or program is a great way for corporate donors to get involved and support the NFB. We have sponsorship opportunities available for the NFB National Convention, the Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium, and more. Please contact Anna Adler at 410-659-9314, extension 2282, or [email protected] for details.

Give a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA and Pay No Taxes

Generally, if all or part of a required minimum distribution (RMD) is given directly to charity, no tax is due on the donated amount. Consider rolling over your RMD to the NFB. Use our IRA Instruction Form to submit to your IRA administrator. Please reach out to Patti Chang at 410-659-9314, extension 2422 for more information.

Contribute Stock

Electronic transfer of stock shares is a secure and expedient way to donate to the NFB. For more information, please email [email protected].

Give Cryptocurrency

Support the National Federation of the Blind with cryptocurrency donations. Your gift helps us advance our mission to ensure that blind people live the lives they want. Through Crypto for Charity, you can donate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies securely and simply.

Support through the Combined Federal Campaign

We participate in the Combined Federal Campaign which is the world's largest annual workplace charity campaign. If you'd like to donate through the CFC, we are listed as Blind Federation of America and our CFC number is 11162.

Gift Recognition Policies

If you are considering a different kind of gift or you would like to know more about our gift recognition policies, please review our gift acceptance and recognition policies.

(The National Federation of the Blind is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.)