Donate to Starlight Children's Foundation

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes! We maintain a safe environment for donor data with Level 1 PCI compliance and SSL Security. We never store credit card or debit card information.

Q: Why is there a fee associated with donations?

All donations to Starlight fund our programs at hospitals across the country. Online credit card processors deduct a small fee from each donation, which we do not collect and cannot use. We encourage donors to cover this small feel so that the full amount of their donation can be invested in Starlight programs.

Q: Are donations refundable?

Starlight does not offer refunds. We cherish every donation and work hard to ensure every gift is put to work delivering happiness to hospitalized kids. If you or one of your supporters have made an error with a donation or circumstances have suddenly changed, please contact us at donations@starlight.org to discuss options.

Hospital stays don’t pause for the holidays.

Thousands of children across the country are spending the holiday season in a hospital room instead home. Starlight Children's Foundation is delivering holiday happiness to them.

Your donation sends a gift to a hospitalized children, delivered right to their hospital room. Together, we can ensure no child feels forgotten this holiday season.

Starlight Children's Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

9 Consecutive Years as a
Top-Rated Charity

We work hard to receive the highest grades possible for accountability and transparency across all not-for-profit rating organizations. Starlight has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for eight consecutive years.

Financial Integrity

Frequently asked questions

Is my donation tax deductible?

How will my donation be used?

Your donation helps Starlight deliver a full range of programs, such as Toy Deliveries, Gaming Stations, Hero Wagons, or Hospital Gowns to our nationwide network of hospitals. Each hospital can request the programs and quantities they need and Starlight fulfills the items with the help of donations like yours. If you want to directly fund a Starlight program for your local hospital, contact us at donations@starlight.org.

Is my donation secure?

Why is there a fee associated with donations?

Are donations refundable?

Your donation is safe through Level 1 PCI compliance and SSL Security. Your credit card or debit card information is never stored.

Hospitalized child wearing a Starlight Hospital Gown while holding hands up in a heart shape.

Hospitalized child riding in Starlight Radio Flyer Hero Wagon through hospital hallways.

The Healing Power of Starlight Programs

Toy Deliveries provide a sense of relief through what children love the most - play!

Hero Wagons allow kids to venture beyond the four walls of their hospital room.

Starlight Gaming redirects a child's focus while providing familiarity in an unfamiliar environment.

Hospitalized child sitting on hospital bed.