As the year draws to a close, many of us pause to reflect on what—and who—has made a difference in our lives. It’s a season of gratitude, generosity, and meaningful action. At
Learning Ally, we see firsthand how one charitable gift can open doors for students who struggle to read, providing them with the accessible tools and support they need to thrive.
This year, your generosity goes even further: Learning Ally has been officially accredited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance, offering donors an added layer of trust and transparency as you choose where to invest your philanthropic support.
How We Use Year-End Gifts to Support Literacy
For millions of students with dyslexia or other reading challenges, Learning Ally is more than an audiobook library—it’s an essential learning lifeline.
To date, Learning Ally has reached 2.6 million students, 154,000 educators, and 24,000 schools across the country—a testament to the growing need for accessible reading support. Together, learners used the Audiobook Solution to read 14.9 million books. Without generous donor support, sustaining and expanding that reach wouldn’t be possible.
Your support helps us:
- Provide human-narrated audiobooks to students who cannot access grade-level text
- Deliver professional learning to teachers nationwide
- Develop new tools to support families and educators
- Ensure equitable access to reading for all learners
Nearly one-third of all annual charitable giving occurs in December. Your year-end gift directly fuels our ability to plan, expand services, and meet the rising demand for literacy support across the country.
Why Donate?
Year-end charitable giving is deeply personal—and deeply impactful. Here’s why so many donors choose this moment to give:
Emotional and Personal Fulfillment
- Season of gratitude: The holidays naturally inspire generosity and reflection.
- Real impact: A gift to Learning Ally helps struggling readers access human-read audiobooks, educator support, and proven, research-backed literacy tools.
- Family connection: Making a gift together helps teach children empathy and the value of giving back.
Financial & Tax Advantages for You
Year-end giving is not only meaningful—it can also be financially wise. Check with your financial advisor on these options:
- Contributions are tax-deductible when made by December 31
- Gifts of appreciated stock: Deduct the full fair-market value and avoid capital gains tax
- Donor Advised Fund (DAF) contributions: A simple, tax-efficient way to give
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): For those 70½ or older, giving from your IRA may reduce taxable income
- “Bunching” strategies: Optimize deductions by grouping charitable gifts into a single tax year
💡For specific tax advice tailored to your personal financial situation, it is best to consult a tax or financial advisor. You can verify a charity’s eligibility for tax-deductible contributions using the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool.
Ways to Give Before the New Year
There are many meaningful and tax-smart ways to support nonprofits like Learning Ally:
1. Make a One-Time or Monthly Gift
Support our mission directly with a secure online donation.
One of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
3. Give Through Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Today, some DAF sponsors accept initial contributions as low as $50, making DAFs far more accessible than in the past.
4. Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you’re 70½ or older, give directly from your IRA to potentially reduce taxable income.
5. Honor Someone With a Gift
Make a donation as a gift for a birthday or holiday—honoring a teacher, a loved one, or a student who inspires you.
Your Gift Changes Lives
Every year, your generosity helps us unlock the potential in thousands of struggling readers. You help build confidence, open access, and change academic trajectories—one student at a time.
For example, with Learning Ally’s Audiobook Solution, dyslexic student William keeps pace with his classmates and reads the same books his friends are reading. He says it’s made him feel “more independent, more confident,” and proud to say, “Yeah, I read that book too and I liked it!”
This season, give the gift of literacy. Commit your support before December 31 and help ensure every learner has the tools they need to thrive.