What type of donations do you accept at the door?
SickKids is grateful for all donations we receive. For safety reasons, we do not accept cash. Monthly donations offer the most flexibility, providing a reliable source of ongoing revenue. One-time donations cannot be processed at the door however the canvasser can email a link to make a secure online donation or you can donate online here. If you prefer to make a single yearly donation which renews every twelve month, that option is now available at the door.
Will I receive a tax receipt for my donation?
Yes. You will receive a tax receipt for one-time donations of $20 or more. Tax receipts for monthly donations are sent in February.
I would like to donate toys or other materials to directly benefit the children at the Hospital. Who do I contact for these donations?
Please visit the Donate Good and Services page for more information.
What’s the minimum donation required for a tax receipt?
To minimize administrative costs, paper tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or greater. For online donations, e-tax receipts do not have a minimum donation.
Why does SickKids still need donations? / Why is SickKids still asking for donations?
For any new health-care build, provincial funding formulas require that the hospital contribute at least 25% of the total project costs. For SickKids, that works out to $600 million, regardless of how much the government contributes. To reach this goal, we must rely on the generous support of donors.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds let you support multiple charities without establishing a private foundation.
Why can’t I give a cash donation to the fundraiser?
For safety reasons, we do not allow our fundraisers to accept or carry cash donations. If you are interested in making a donation, please do so using our online donation form.
I don't like to donate over the phone. Is there a different way I can donate?
Absolutely. You can become a donor by using our online donation form, or by visiting us at:
SickKids Foundation
525 University Avenue
Suite 835
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2L3
