We use your generous contributions to fund crayon remanufacturing, packaging, and distribution to children’s hospitals across the U.S. We cover all costs to the hospital, including shipping. They never pay a dime.

Double your cash donation. Many employers match cash donations and volunteer hours served by their employees. Check our database or talk to your employer.

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The Crayon Initiative is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Donations and contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors receive documentation for tax purposes.

“I can’t thank you enough for your generosity. You will definitely bring many smiles to many sweet faces.”

— Jennifer Ibarra
Program Manager, Child Life, University Health System Children's Health

Create Your Own

Fundraising

To really show your true colors—and help kids in the process—just download our Peer-To-Peer Playbook. It's a step-by-step guide to crafting a winner, from a Facebook Birthday Fundraisers to a bake sale or benefit walk. We give you all the tools you need to succeed, and your efforts are recognized with a special thank-you and shout-out on our social media.

adopt a hospital

Commit to a donation of $10,000 and we'll match your organization with one of our 240+ hospitals. You'll cover the entire cost to give that hospital crayons free of charge for one year—and totally free up their staff to do what they do best: care for kids. Just click to learn more.

Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile is a website run by Amazon that can donate 0.5% of eligible purchases to The Crayon Initiative. To support us, just click the button below. You can bookmark smile.amazon.com to make shopping easier, and get Smilematic, a free browser extension to automatically turn your Amazon purchases into donations.

stocks & Mutual funds

In lieu of money, you can donate stocks, bonds and mutual funds that you've owned for over a year. It's a win-win, helping a great cause while reducing your tax burden. Just talk to your broker or mutual fund representative.