Children in poverty face tough challenges: violence, hunger and malnutrition, inadequate health services, lack of access to education and employability training, and more. From health care to life-changing educational support — beginning in early childhood through young adulthood — our work is possible because of caring friends like you. Your contributions help right now, and create lasting change for our children, youth and families.
It’s only possible with your support.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
IRA owners age 70½ and older can direct their gift to a qualified charity for a tax-free donation. It counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and reduces your taxable income, growing your impact.
A smart tax-saving way to give
When your stock appreciates, you can direct your gift to a qualified charity, and you avoid taxes on stock gains with no capital gains tax. You can deduct the full value of the stock and help more children in need.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
You create a fund and contribute to it for an immediate tax deduction. Enjoy tax-free investment growth. It’s a simple, tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities and create your lasting impact.
Thank you for your interest in supporting Children International. To contact us with questions, please email philanthropy@children.org with the subject line, “IRA donation,” “Stock donation,” “DAF donation” or “Card donation.”
Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Children International is a top‑rated child and youth development organization focused on helping children break the cycle of poverty.
Our data-driven approach measures the outcomes of our programs aimed at helping kids graduate healthy, educated, empowered and employed.
We take our responsibility as stewards of your contributions seriously.
In FY 2025, 82% of our total operating expenses supported programs for children and youth.
Have questions or need some help? Good news: We’d love to talk with you!
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