Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, commonly known as Shriners Children’s. Shriners Children's has been leading specialty pediatric healthcare since 1922. We deliver specialty pediatric care to children around the world, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and services that help improve the quality of children's lives and allow them to reach their full potential.
There are many reasons to make a charitable gift to Shriners Hospitals for Children – and your passion for helping children is likely at the top of that list. Friends like you make it possible for us to provide pediatric specialty care, regardless of the family's ability to pay or insurance status, today and for years to come.
Read on to learn how you can support Shriners Children's Salt Lake City through ways that include planned giving, hosting and attending fundraising events, and participating in our community outreach.
Shriners Hospitals for Children has pressing needs to meet every day. When you give an outright financial gift, you make our current work possible and help to shape the future of healthcare for children with medical needs. Outright gifts include:
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your generous gift directly helps support patient care at Shriners Children's Salt Lake City.
Give through your workplace matching gift program.
At Shriners Hospitals for Children, planned giving ensures we can continue to provide the most amazing care anywhere for generations. When we know about your future intention, we can plan for your gift and all the good it can do.
Planned giving and other types of planned philanthropy advance our research and improve the medical care we provide, benefiting patients for generations. To ensure we meet the wishes of our donors, our giving programs include careful planning and thorough consideration, as our knowledgeable fundraising staff consults with donors, their families, legal professionals and wealth advisors. Together, we’ll develop a plan for giving that aligns with your specific tax objectives and estate planning needs.
There are so many ways to get involved and support Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City. From our annual Walk for Love™ to outright gifts supporting our mission and volunteering to help fundraise or support patient needs and activities, there is always a way to help patients and their families receive life-changing care. Learn more about how to support Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City.
Individuals, groups or businesses may organize fundraisers and special events. These groups can fundraise online by creating a fundraising page for easy donations. Learn more about how to start an online fundraising campaign.
Our annual Walk for LOVE is a great way for you, your family and friends to support the hospital, celebrate a patient, and advocate for Shriners Hospitals for Children in your own neighborhood. We offer this virtual walk annually in September for people of all ages. Patients, families and the community are invited to participate in any location, to walk or run, at any time. Registration fees provide life-changing pediatric care in the Intermountain West. View more information about Walk for LOVE.
For more information about fundraising, contact the following individuals:
Philanthropic Giving and Sponsorships
Makensie Dawson: 801-536-3812, Makensie.Dawson@shrinenet.org
Mary Stuart: 801-536-3632, mary.stuart@shrinenet.org
General Donations and Gift-in-Kind Appointments
Tyree Bee: 801-536-3717, tbee@shrinenet.org
Foundation Support, Proud Supporter Events and Fundraising Activities
Makensie Dawson: 801-536-3812, makensie.dawson@shrinenet.org
Philanthropic donations at all levels can locally impact the children we serve. Donations range from large leadership gifts supporting endowments and namings, to annual and monthly recurring gifts, gifts in memory of someone, or a one-time donation. We will work with you to accommodate all giving levels. These sustaining funds enable the hospital to continue delivering life-changing medical care without a financial burden on families. View our guide about areas of funding.
Businesses, organizations and individuals can support our Walk for LOVE through several sponsorship opportunities at different levels. Sponsorships minimize our expenses and advance our ability to provide more funding for more life-changing pediatric care.
We accept donated gift cards to various stores and restaurants. Gift cards may be given to patients for completing their therapy session, bravely enduring a procedure, and special occasions, like birthdays. Gift cards are also available for patient families from out of town who need necessities while their child is at the hospital receiving care. Some of our most requested gift cards include Amazon, Target, Walmart, iTunes and Smith’s.
Patients and families greatly appreciate your in-kind donations to help them while they are with us or transitioning back home. For more ideas on what to give and where to send, please download our Ideas for Giving guide.
Gift-in-Kind donations are accepted Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call ahead to schedule your appointment at 801-536-3717.
Your car donation can help transform children's lives. Each vehicle donated helps Shriners Children’s deliver exceptional healthcare. Please consider any vehicle, running or not, including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and most other motorized vehicles. The vehicle can be in any condition and picked up from any location. Your vehicle is towed at no cost to you. Complete the online vehicle donation form or call 833-SHC-KIDS (833-742-5437) seven days a week. Learn more about the program. The process is easy, and your gift may qualify as a tax deduction.
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