Who We Are
The Penny Foundation is a Birmingham, Alabama-based community chest working to eliminating economic inequality in the Black community. The Penny Foundation connects people, organizations, and resources in the areas of family, economic, 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 Compass
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
Brittney Taylor
Co-Owner, Operator
Rib-It-Up
Tim Clay
Owner
Accounting & Business Consultants