Two Blind Brothers Achieves 501c3 Nonprofit Charity Status

Published on February 17, 2026
NEW YORK—Two Blind Brothers, the mission-driven organization founded by brothers Bradford and Bryan Manning, announced it has officially been recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, marking a major milestone in its nearly decade-long journey to support the blind and visually impaired community through awareness, education and connection. “This moment finally aligns our structure with why we’ve always existed,” said Bradford Manning, co-founder of Two Blind Brothers. “We’ve always been focused on serving the blind community. Now we can do that in bigger, more direct ways, from programs and partnerships to education and access.”
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