Q. I attended an event. Can I deduct the cost of my ticket?
A. You may only deduct anything above the fair market value of your ticket. For example, if you paid $50 to attend an event, and in return you received $25 in fair market value goods (food, beverages, gift bag, etc.), then you may deduct the remaining balance. For more personalized information, we recommend contacing a certified tax professional.
Q. I donated an item to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Is it tax-deductible?
A. It is possible that items donated to Children's Hospital Los Angeles are tax-deductible. For more personalized information, we recommend contacting a certified tax professional.
Q. What are the steps to host an event to benefit the hospital?
A. We are glad that you are interested in supporting Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Information on how to host an event is provided.
Q. I want to do an event for the hospital, what is the biggest need?
A. The hospital's greatest needs are support for our two campaigns:
Q. What are the hospital's policies regarding doing an event?
A. Please see the hospital’s guidelines regarding third-party events here.
Q. Can I advertise my event at the hospital?
A. Advertising of events from our community partners is reviewed on a case by case basis. Please see our guidelines for more information.
Q. Can I come sell things in the lobby and give a percentage of the proceeds back to the hospital?
A. Unfortunately, Children's Hospital Los Angeles does not allow sales of this type on the hospital's premises.
Q. Do you have any collateral materials I can hand out at my event?
A. Based on availability, the hospital may be able to provide a small quantity of materials for you to distribute. Please contact the Special Events Department to discuss your needs.
Q. Can I use the logo?
A. The Children's Hospital Los Angeles logo may only be used by permission. If permission is granted, the logo may not be altered in any way. Please contact the Special Events Department to discuss your logo needs.
Q. Can I do a toy drive?
A. The hospital's Department of Volunteer Resources welcomes donations of toys. Please review our information on Donating Toys to plan your drive.
Q. Can I come in and play music or entertain the children in some way?
A. The hospital's Department of Volunteer Resources works with individuals who wish to use their musical or entertainment talents for the benefit of our patients. Please review our information on Becoming a Volunteer for more information.
Q. Can I volunteer at events?
A. We are always interested in adding new volunteers to assist with our events slate. Please review our information on Volunteering at an Event for more information.
Q. What are the events coming up that I can participate in?
A. Please see our events calendar for a list of events.
Q. I would like to donate my services to your events, how can I do that?
A. The Special Events Department is frequently in need of services such as graphic design, printing, and photography, to name a few, for our events. To determine whether we can benefit from your services, please contact us via email.
Q. Can I have an event to raise money for a particular child?
A. Each of our patients has significant needs. If you wish to donate money to a specific family or a specific child, you may do so privately (however, your gift will not be tax deductible). We welcome efforts to benefit services, programs, and care for all of our patients.
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