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.
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In children’s hospitals, play isn’t just fun—it’s essential. Play helps kids cope with fear and anxiety, builds trust, and lets them feel like kids first, patients second.
Hospitals rely on partners like Starlight, and supporters like you, to make play possible.
Toy Deliveries
Starlight Toy Deliveries encourage positive social connections that enable children to process their experience and express their emotions through play.
Hospital gowns are often a source of discomfort for hospitalized kids. It leaves them feeling exposed or embarrassed in an already overwhelming situation.
Starlight Hospital Gowns replace traditional hospital gowns to promote a more positive experience.
Starlight Gaming Stations and Handheld devices exist to reduce stress and help kids cope in an unfamiliar situation. Children can play from the comfort of their hospital bed or in a playroom to socialize with a group of kids.
We strive for the highest grades possible in accountability and transparency across non-profit organizations. Starlight has been a 4-star rated charity on Charity Navigator for seven consecutive years, an achievement only attained by 13% of charities. To learn more about how donations are invested in our programs, visit starlight.org/financials.
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.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.
Is my donation secure?
Your donation is safe through Level 1 PCI compliance and SSL Security. Your credit card or debit card information is never stored.
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.
How is my personal data handled?
Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of Classy, our website partner.
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.
