Who We Are
The Penny Foundation is a Birmingham, Alabama-based community chest working to eliminate economic inequality in the Black community. The Penny Foundation connects people, organizations and resources in the areas of family, economics and community development through the lens of technology and innovation.
We accomplish our mission through grantmaking, programming and donor advised funds. Our programs, funds and grants are informed by a staff, board of directors and volunteers who have an intimate understanding of the community’s history, culture, politics and population. We serve as a philanthropic vehicle for people to focus their resources in the Black community.
Founder & CEO
Lyord Watson, Jr.
(205) 677-8361
lyord@pennyfoundation.org
Board of Directors
Jason Eppenger
Alabama Market President
Citizens Trust Bank
Charlie Glover
VP Regional Partnership Banking
BBVA
Martha Emmett
Director of Strategic Programs, Advantage HR Consultant
BXS Insurance
Herschell Hamilton
Co-Founder, Chief Strategic Officer
BLOC Global Group
Khadijah Abdullah
Executive Director
Teach for America Metro Atlanta
Tim Clay
Owner
Accounting & Business Consultants
Corey Green
Commercial Relationship Manager/VP
Regions Bank
Natasha Rogers
Founder and President
twelve21
Brittney Taylor
Co-Owner, Operator
Rib-It-Up
Lisa Williams
BEx Transformation – VP, Compliance Officer Birmingham Chapter Volunteer Board | 2020 Economic Development Coordinator
BBVA
Janine L. Smith, Esquire
Attorney
Global Business Advisors
Walter Turner
Director, STS
President, Prideline
Team
Uriah Williams
Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley
Dorian Kendrick
Marketing Consultant
DGC
Yolanda Sullivan
Volunteer
Penny Foundation