Annual Giving

Make a Holiday Gift That Doubles in Impact

Your gift to BISM today directly funds 100% of our programs, providing career training, life skills, and accessibility resources that empower blind individuals to live independently and confidently.

And this holiday season, your impact is doubled! A generous group of donors has pledged a $5,000 match, so every dollar you give by December 31 will be doubled to change even more lives. Here’s how your gift can make a difference:

$25 provides a white cane for confident travel.
$50 supplies a recording device for note-taking.
$200 offers accessible learning tools like board games for a blind child.
$500 funds assistive technology for independent living.

You can also give via BISM’s Amazon Wish List! Simply choose an item you wish to give, and they will be delivered directly to BISM to support our programs and participants.

However you choose to give, your donation makes a difference and makes our work possible.

Thank you for being an essential part of our mission!

Questions?

Is this donation tax deductible?

Yes, BISM is a 501 (c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deducible with the guidelines of U.S. Law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We will send it to you upon successful completion of our donation.

Is my donation secure?

We take precautions to protect your information. We do not collect bank or credit card information when you make a payment through our site. By submitting your payment, you authorize us to charge the account for the amount specified in the Transaction field. Account information for recurring pledges/monthly giving is encrypted and stored securely for automatic processing of your future payments. Notify us at any time if you wish to discontinue your pledge.

Can I mail my donation?

Yes! Send your check made payable to:

Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
Attn: Development
3345 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21227.

How else can I make a gift to BISM?

In addition to cash donations, other ways to give include:

Who can I contact with additional questions?

Contact BISM’s fundraising team at development@bism.org or contact BISM’s Director of Development Jessica Normington directly at jnormington@bism.org or (410) 737-2636.