Frequently Asked Questions

Your donation to our non-profit institution makes it possible for us to provide exceptional, compassionate care for children. This vital support enables kids to be healthy and fulfill their potential.

Generous philanthropy also advances our work to find new treatments and cures.

Medical developments for children continue to lag significantly behind advancements for adults. We’re closing this gap, through research and innovation, and the development of devices and therapies specific to kids’ growing bodies. Your gift provides hope, healing and brighter futures.

Children's National Hospital uses donations to continually improve our world-class care for the whole child — mind, body and spirit. Donations support unreimbursed care for families in our community who cannot afford to pay for it.

Your gift funds research, specialized medical equipment and facilities. It allows us to expand innovative programs, such as Child Life, art, music and pet therapy, our mobile health program and other services that enable children to receive the best care possible.

Yes. Your unrestricted donation to our Fund for Every Child supports everything at Children's National — for patients in the hospital and across our community. This vital funding enables us to pursue new opportunities to improve pediatric care, advance promising research and meet children's greatest needs. It also supports uncompensated care for families who lack adequate insurance or the ability to pay for the healthcare and services they need. Thank you for your support.

Children’s National Hospital Foundation is the fundraising arm of the hospital. We connect donors who are passionate about improving children’s health with opportunities to give and make a difference.

Give online using a credit card or PayPal.

Mail a check payable to Children’s Hospital Foundation to:

Children’s National Hospital Foundation
Attention: Gift Administration
1 Inventa Place, 6th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910

You also can donate over the phone. Please call us at 301-565-8500.

Yes. We protect donor privacy with the highest level of security for credit card transactions. Find details on our Privacy Policy & Security page.

Yes. Children’s National Hospital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

For tax receipts that may have been misplaced or lost in the mail, please email our Gift Administration team or call 301-565-8566.

Please reference our Wire Transfer Instructions for the necessary addresses, routing numbers and other details.

Yes. Donating securities helps kids and families at Children’s National and provides you with tax benefits. When you give appreciated stocks, you may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value and avoid capital gains tax.

If you’re 70.5 or older, you may make a tax-free transfer of a charitable gift from your IRA directly to Children’s National. Simply make the request to your IRA administrator.

Create a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and name Children’s National as a recipient. You  receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF. Then, grants can are made to Children’s National over time, providing critical funds to help kids be kids while they’re in the hospital.

You have many options for leaving a gift for Children’s National Hospital in your will, trust or estate plans. We have resources to help you decide how you can provide for your loved ones and the future of pediatric care at our hospital.

Give today and select the option that says “This gift is in honor or memory of someone.” You may also start a fundraiser in honor of a loved one and invite others to join you to pay tribute by supporting pediatric care in our community.

Visit our Start a Fundraiser page and use the search bar to find their fundraiser. From there, make a gift to support their fundraiser and exceptional care at Children’s National. We also have generous supporters raising money through our annual Race for Every Child and on Facebook.

65105. For more information about this program, please contact Taye Cozine at tcozine@childrensnational.org.

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Yes. There are many ways your company can support Children’s National. All create stronger futures for children. Visit our Corporate Opportunities page and email us to get started.

It’s easy to help out in your own way! Visit our Start a Fundraiser page and choose the option that fits your plans. For ideas and inspiration, see our tips and quotes from others with exciting community fundraisers.

Yes! Find connection and network with others who share your passion for improving children’s health. Learn how to join a group at Children’s National.

The donation of your time as a volunteer truly makes a difference at Children’s National. Play with a child at their bedside or help families and visitors find their way around the hospital. Find the best fit for you by reviewing our many opportunities.

Connect with our helpful and knowledgeable team to discuss giving programs and opportunities. Key team members and their emails are listed on our Contact Us page.