Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Is Children's Hospital Foundation a non-profit?
Yes, Children's Hospital Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, IRS identification number 51-0220692.
What does Children's Hospital Foundation support?
Children's Hospital Foundation supports our region's only full-service children's hospital, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.
How does Children's Hospital Foundation work with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals?
In Central Virginia, CMN Hospitals work in partnership with Children's Hospital Foundation to advance healthcare services and programs at CHoR. CMN Hospitals' national partners (including Walmart, Costco, Rite Aid, Audacy Inc. and many others with locations in Central Virginia) raise funds to support our local hospital.
Do you offer tours?
Tours are currently on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Getting Involved
Can I create my own fundraising event to benefit Children's Hospital Foundation?
Yes! Please visit our fundraising page or contact Vaughan Clark at vclark@chfrichmond.org or 804.912.3727 to get started.
My business wants to get involved with Children's Hospital Foundation. How do we get started?
We are happy to work with businesses and find the best option for working together, including sponsorships, new fundraising events and volunteering. Please visit our Corporate Support page or contact Stephanie Allan at sallan@chfrichmond.org or 804.228.5827 to discuss your organization's goals.
I am a student and would like to do a project for Children's Hospital Foundation. How can I help?
We offer a special fundraising campaign called Change for Children that is designed for students and teachers to raise funds to support local children. Visit the Change for Children page on this website or contact Vaughan Clark at vclark@chfrichmond.org or 804.912.3727 to get started.
Does Children's Hospital Foundation need volunteers?
We need volunteer support for our events through the year. Most opportunities occur during the evening and weekend hours and are for a few hours at a time. For most events, we ask that volunteers are 18 years of age or older. For those events where youth are welcome, we ask that a parent or someone over the age of 18 accompanies them.
Recurring Donations
What are the benefits of setting up a recurring gift?
Spreading your support throughout the year can help with personal budgeting and allow you to support Children's Hospital Foundation in a way that is cost-effective, convenient and flexible. Recurring gifts are paperless and automatic, meaning that your donations can be used to help children in our community as quickly as possible.
How will I receive verification of my donations for tax purposes?
You will receive an automatic e-mail for tax purposes when your donation is processed each month.
How can I set up a recurring gift?
To set up a recurring gift, please visit our ways to help page, or contact giving@chfrichmond.org.