Frequently Asked Questions

Gifts by Phone or Mail
Checks
What is the Children's Hospital Foundation?
Tax ID #
501c3 Designation
Tributes
Planning an Event
Gifts of Toys, Art Supplies, etc.
Gifts of Stock

Gifts by Phone or Mail

Gifts can be made over the phone using your credit card. Call 267-426-6500 and we would be happy to help.

If you prefer to mail your gift, please use the address below:

The Children’s Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 827790
Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790

If you would like to register for an event, please call our Events Department at 267-426-5600. If you will be mailing in an event registration, please send it to:

The Children’s Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 40930
Philadelphia, PA 19107-0930

Checks

Q: To whom do I make my check?
A: Please make your check payable to The Children’s Hospital Foundation.

What is the Children’s Hospital Foundation?

Q: What is the connection between The Children’s Hospital Foundation and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia?
A: The Children’s Hospital Foundation is the charitable, tax-exempt organization benefiting the Hospital. All contributions to the Foundation support The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Tax ID #

Q: What is Children’s Hospital’s tax ID number?
A: The tax identification number for The Children’s Hospital Foundation is 23-2237932.

Q: If I’m planning an event that benefits Children’s Hospital, can I open a checking account using the name and Tax ID # of CHOP?
A: No, only The Children's Hospital Foundation or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia can open accounts in its name and with its Tax ID#.

501c3 Designation

Q: Can you send me a copy of your 501C3 designation letter?
A: We would be happy to send you a copy of our 501C3 designation letter. Please email giving@email.chop.edu or call 267-426-6500 with your request.

Q: Will I receive a tax receipt when I make a donation?
A: Yes, all donors of gifts $10 or more receive an official tax receipt.

Tributes

Q: I would like to set up a tribute in honor of/in memory of my friend or family member.
A: You might also be interested in creating a Personal Fundraising Page on our website, where you can post your story and pictures. Friends and family can visit the pages and learn more about your story and support the Hospital at the same time.

Planning an Event

Q: I am planning an event to raise money for Children’s Hospital. Is there anything I need to know?
A: If you would like to host an event to support Children’s Hospital, please read our ten helpful hints for planning a successful event. When you are ready to get started, complete the event form. You may also want to consider creating a fundraising page to promote your event. If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact Tess Boyle at 267-426-6493.

Gifts of Toys, Art Supplies, etc.

Q: Does the Hospital accept donations of toys, games, used toys, art supplies?
A: Our Child Life and Education Department accepts these items. They can be reached at 215-590-2001.

Gifts of Stock

Q: How do I make a gift of stock?
A: When giving securities, be sure to consult with your financial advisors first. Let us know that the gift is coming, and what program or department you want us to apply it to.

• Securities held by your broker - Inform your broker in writing that you wish to give appreciated securities to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Be sure to let the broker know when you'd like the transfer made. Your broker will need to call us at 267-426-6472 to obtain pertinent account information.
• Certificates you hold - If you hold the actual stock certificates, please call Sean Gallagher, director of Planned Giving at the Children’s Hospital Foundation, at 267-426-6472. He will be happy to assist you through every step of the process of transferring stock certificates to Children’s Hospital.