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KID has ceased operations

KID has ceased operations and is no longer accepting donations.

GEM Club

The GEM Club (Giving Every Month Club) is the most impactful way that you can support KID’s work. Sign up in the donation form for recurring donations and check the option for your chosen frequency.

Multiply Your Gift

Many companies have matching gift programs through which they match charitable contributions made by their employees.

Check with your company’s human resources office to see if they offer gift matching, or call KID at 312/595-0649.

CFC #42080, SECA #911-0865, Tax ID #36-4234906

Donate by Mail

You can send a check payable to “Kids In Danger” to our office:
Kids In Danger
116 W. Illinois Street, Suite 4E
Chicago, IL 60654

Tyler’s Teddies

Do you want to help raise money for KID at your school? Tyler’s Teddies is a fundraiser that was started by teacher Michele Witte after her son, Tyler, died after being entrapped by a faulty drop-side crib.

This is a perfect fundraising activity for a school classroom, club, or community to organize. If you’re interested in organizing your own Tyler’s Teddies fundraiser to benefit KID at your school, click here for more information and contact us to get started.

More ways to give

Financial giving is not the only way to support KID. Click here for more information about how to show your support in other ways, and visit our volunteer page here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Donation FAQ

Is my donation to KID tax-deductible?
Yes. Kids In Danger is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

When I donate online, what shows up on my statement?
This transaction will appear on your credit card statement as DON* Kids In Danger. Kids In Danger has partnered with GiveDirect to securely process online payments.

Is my online donation transaction secure?
All information collected by GiveDirect is securely processed and stored. We take many measures to protect the confidentiality and security of your information. We use encryption technology to ensure the safe transmission and storage of your information. Your personal information and donation amount is shared with Kids In Danger, but no information is shared with third parties.

Do I get a receipt?
A printable receipt page is displayed at the end of your transaction, and you will receive an acknowledgment email. A Thank You Letter from KID is mailed or emailed and also serves as a receipt. For recurring transactions a yearly list of your donations is mailed or emailed at the end of the year.

Does KID accept cy pres funds?
Yes, KID is eligible to be nominated for cy pres awards. Cy pres funding permits courts to award any unclaimed, unallocated, or undeliverable funds from a court settlement to a nonprofit organization that would advance the interests of the people similarly situated. Contact us if you are interested in nominating KID for a cy pres award.

What does my donation fund?
Your donation will help support KID’s life-saving mission and will fund KID’s general operating expenses as well as our programs such as our education and outreach to parents and caregivers, research projects, and design safety programs such as TEST and the KID Design Safety Toolkit.

Other FAQ

Why can’t I find KID on Charity Navigator?
Due to our small size, we are too small to meet the requirements to be listed on Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator requires revenue of over a million dollars annually.

Is there somewhere else that I can find information about KID and offer my own review?
Yes. You can find KID on GuideStar. GuideStar USA, Inc. is an information service specializing in reporting on U.S. nonprofit companies. Check us out!

How can I contact you?
Phone: 312-595-0649

Email: Contact us here

Address:
116 W. Illinois, Ste. 4E
Chicago, IL 60654