Frequently Asked Questions

Giving for Kids is an online community for individuals who have pledged to prioritize kids (0-24) and kids' causes when making decisions about their giving. By taking the Giving for Kids Pledge and joining Giving for Kids, you help create a society where donors raise the visibility of kids and youth. You choose how and where you donate, and inspire others when you share your giving story. Take a public pledge today and share your passion for supporting young people!

A pledge is defined as a “promise” or “commitment.” By taking a public pledge, you are declaring your intention to give to charitable causes. Unlike a donation, which entails the exchange of money or goods, a pledge is the “promised” exchange of money and a future commitment to donate. When you take the Giving for Kids Pledge, you are promising to direct the majority of your giving to causes that improve the lives of kids. The Giving for Kids Pledge is legally non-binding.

** Note: Giving for Kids is not a fund itself and does not accept, direct, suggest placement of, or monitor philanthropic/charitable gifts.**

Giving for Kids was founded to accomplish the following goals:

• To heighten public visibility of the issues around the health and well-being of children

• To increase awareness of and philanthropic commitment to these issues by mobilizing a broadened U.S. donor base

• To create a virtual community of peers who pledge to prioritize kids in their giving

• To set a new precedent in the world of philanthropy by being the US’s first pledge program for kids and youth causes

• To help actualize the mission of Leading for Kids - the program’s founding organization, invested in creating a society that prioritizes kids

Our goal is to broaden the base of U.S. donors who think about kids when they give. Your giving will inspire others to follow your lead!

Giving for Kids has no net worth requirements to join. Anyone who takes the Giving for Kids Pledge is able to:

• Publicly declare their intention to better the lives of young people through their giving

• Virtually meet with other pledgers to share ideas, and be introduced to new issues and organizations

• Participate in online networking opportunities and events, engage with fellow pledgers, and hear from experts on the health and well-being of kids (no fund raising or political advocacy allowed!)

• Contribute to collective impact and social change by sharing your giving stories and how they made a difference for young people of all backgrounds

Anyone who takes the Giving for Kids Pledge and commits the majority of their giving to causes that benefit kids is invited to join! You will be part of a network of people including parents, grandparents, child advocates, athletes, and celebrities who want to make the world a better place for all young people.

Giving for Kids allows you to publicly declare your intent to give to causes that improve the lives of children and youth. Your giving will inspire others to follow your lead! You will also gain visibility by formalizing your commitment to young people, and you will be part of a growing community invested in empowering the next generation.

Giving for Kids is committed to the protection of your personal information and respecting your privacy. We will not sell or share your personal information without your consent.

When you provide us your photograph and/or stories about your giving preferences, background, and interests, you consent to sharing this personal information on the Giving for Kids website and in the private community pages. Unless requested otherwise, we will include your name and photograph, provided by you, on our public-facing website.

Please see our full privacy policy for more information. If you have specific questions not answered in our policy, please contact us.

Joining is easy! Take the Giving for Kids Pledge to publicly commit to directing the majority of your giving to causes that support kids. You will then receive additional information about joining our private community and setting up your profile via email. We look forward to welcoming you!

No, you do not need to renew your Giving for Kids commitment each year. Once you’ve taken the pledge and signed up, you are a lifelong participant. There is no fee to join.

Giving for Kids does not monitor or audit your donations; you are solely responsible for making decisions about and managing your charitable contributions.

** Giving for Kids is not a fund itself, and we do not solicit or accept charitable contributions or direct/distribute grants or donations in any way.

Yes, you can view a list of all Giving for Kids members here. It is our hope that by taking the Giving for Kids Pledge and joining the Giving for Kids community, signatories raise the visibility of kids and youth and inspire others to think about kids in their giving decisions. For this reason, unless you’ve chosen to not be publicly listed, all members will be featured on our website.

Once you take the Giving for Kids pledge, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join our private online community of pledgers. You will set up a personal profile, gain access to our chat boards and discussion threads, and learn about member-specific events. We also invite you to check our blog and social media channels for news and updates on upcoming community happenings.

Yes! We would love to hear why you choose to support kids, the organizations or areas you invest in, and how you make a difference for kids! Your first step is to take the Giving for Kids Pledge. Once you have done this, you will be invited to join our private online community. If you have already taken the pledge, joined our community, and are having trouble setting up your profile or uploading your giving story, please contact us.

When you make your pledge public, you will raise the visibility of kids and youth and inspire others to put kids first in their giving decisions. If you choose not to make your pledge public, you will not be listed as a Pledger or show up on the Pledgers page.

Your email address will never be publicly visible and remains private even if you submitted it in the pledge sign-up process. If you would like to connect with a fellow pledger, you can do so by finding them in our private online community (you will receive a personal email invite to join the online community once your pledge is publicly available).

All community members who have taken the pledge receive an email once their pledge is publicly available. This email includes instructions on how to access our private online platform that convenes all pledgers through groups, upcoming events, and advocacy on kids-related issues. Only vetted pledgers who receive the welcome email gain access to the online community (no solicitation or ads allowed!).

Did not receive the email or can't find it? Email info@givingforkids.org to gain access.

Want to update your image, giving story, or any other content? Please contact info@givingforkids.org and we will take care of your desired changes.

Once you take the Giving for Kids pledge, you will receive an email with instructions on how to join our private community of pledgers. If you have not received this email, are unable to set up your profile, or cannot access your account, please contact us.

If you no longer wish to be a member of Giving for Kids, please contact us and we will remove you from the Pledgers page.