Our secure website ensures that your credit card, along with all other information you submit, will be processed in a safe and protected environment. After making your gift online, you will receive an online confirmation and can expect an acknowledgement (tax receipt) in the mail. Donate Online Now
Authorize your bank or savings institution to set up an automatic monthly contribution to Four Diamonds (the minimum monthly contribution amount is $10).
To begin making monthly contributions, print and complete the EFT Authorization Form and designate Four Diamonds in the “gift to support” field. Then, mail your completed form along with a voided check to the following address:
Office of Annual Giving
The Pennsylvania State University
27 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802-1500
Within two months, you will begin to see the deducted amount on your account statement (deducted the first week of each month). The deduction will continue until you choose to cancel or change the amount of your monthly gift.
Each January, you will receive a gift receipt from Four Diamonds via The Pennsylvania State University showing the amount you’ve given through this program during the previous calendar year. Save that receipt for tax documentation.
Call Four Diamonds at 717-531-6086 or the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at 717-531-8497.
Send a check or money order made out to “Four Diamonds” to:
Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital
1249 Cocoa Avenue, Suite 115
P.O. Box 852
Hershey, PA 17033
Gift planning offers you the chance to give to Four Diamonds now or after your lifetime, helping you align your charitable giving with your overall financial and estate plans. Many giving options even offer you financial benefits, allowing you to make the greatest impact on our mission while maintaining the future security of you and your loved ones.
To learn more about how you can leave a legacy gift to Four Diamonds, please contact The Pennsylvania State University Gift Planning office who assists us with these types of gifts.
Donating appreciated securities is an excellent way to support Four Diamonds. It may also provide you with significant tax benefits.
To learn more about donating stocks, bonds and mutual funds to Four Diamonds, please contact The Pennsylvania State University Gift Planning office who assists us with these types of gifts.
Matching gifts are a great way to maximize personal contributions to Four Diamonds and increase the impact of the gift. By taking advantage of your company’s matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of a contribution.
So how is your gift matched?
The Pennsylvania State University
One Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Four Diamonds is so fortunate to have individuals, students, families, community members and corporate partners who are committed to fighting childhood cancer – we call them Team FTK® because everything we do is For The Kids®.
Team FTK® is a fundraising community that unites Four Diamonds supporters around the world in the quest to conquer childhood cancer. By joining Team FTK®, you are joining Four Diamonds in our mission to help every child survive and thrive. As a Partner In The FightTM, you are giving hope to children and families everywhere.
Led by students at The Pennsylvania State University, the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) is a year-long fundraising and awareness campaign in the fight against childhood cancer. This effort engages more than 16,500 students who are committed to one goal: conquering childhood cancer.
Since 1977, THON has raised more than $190 million to benefit Four Diamonds and our mission. To make a gift, visit donate.THON.org
By partnering with Four Diamonds on a cause-related marketing (CRM) or corporate giving program, we can help you reach your business goals while giving back to the community. Our staff will work with you to design, create and activate a custom program that fits your business needs and the needs of your costumers and employees.
The Pennsylvania State University is classified as a government entity. As an Instrumentality of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania it is not required to apply for or have a 501(c)3 designation.
The Pennsylvania State University is tax exempt under IRS regulations 170(c) and 170 (b)(1)(A)(ii) as explained in the letter provided by the University Attorney’s Office. Schools (and other Government Entities), Churches and/or religious organizations are not required to apply for tax exempt status (Form 1023) with the IRS. Therefore, they will never appear on the IRS Publication 78. If you are not familiar with this type of exemption please consult with your colleagues or tax managers.
Contact Four Diamonds at [email protected] for volunteer opportunities.
To volunteer at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, please contact Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Volunteer Services or apply here.
In-kind gifts are a donation of goods or services, other than money, to a charitable organization.
Spending time in the hospital can be difficult for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for children and their families. All in-kind gifts to Penn State Health Children’s Hospital are managed by Child Life. Please contact Child Life at [email protected] or call 717-531-8366 to discuss donation opportunities.
