How to Donate!

KaBOOM! is a national non-profit that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child. We passionately believe that play has purpose, and that unstructured play in particular helps make children happier, fitter, smarter, more socially adept and creative. We help organize and empower communities, both on the ground and on the Web, to help make sure their kids get the time and space they need to play everyday.

Play it Forward!


Boy coming off slideThank you for your generosity in supporting KaBOOM! With your help, we are one step closer to our vision of a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America.

Here’s how your donation can help:

  • $25 allows us to provide 25 cubic feet of safety surfacing to help protect kids from the inevitable falls and tumbles that go hand in hand with active play!
  • $100 allows us to provide one park bench to give visitors a place to rest, regroup, talk with friends and enjoy the day!
  • $250 allows us to provide an accessible entry ramp so that everyone can enjoy the new playground!
  • $1,000 allows us to provide one playground swing set
  • Donations of any amount help create safe places for kids to play across America!


Credit Cards
You can make your donation online. Click here to donate online now. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

If you prefer to call our office with your credit card donation, please contact Wayne Farmer at 202-464-6177.

Cash Donations To make a cash contribution, please make your check payable to KaBOOM!. KaBOOM! is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization.

Gifts can be mailed to:
KaBOOM!
attn: Development Department
4455 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite B100
Washington, DC 20008

Corporate Matching Gifts

Let a matching gift double the value of your contribution!

Did you know that you can increase the value of your gift without getting out your checkbook? Many employers will match gifts given to non-profit organizations by their employees, retirees, directors, and their spouses. It’s very simple to take advantage of this opportunity – just check with your Human Resources office to obtain the necessary form, and then complete it and send it to KaBOOM! It takes only a few minutes, but could double or even triple the value of your gift.

This is a partial list of companies that are matching their employee's charitable contributions to KaBOOM!. Can you find your company among them? If not, see your Human Resources officer and be the one to put your company on this list!

Ameriprise Financial Hewlett-Packard Prudential Financial
Armstrong The Home Depot Sprint
BASF Johnson & Johnson Starbucks
BellSouth J.P. Morgan Thrivent Financial
Blue Shield Kimberly-Clark Toro
CNA Morgan Stanley Unilever
Deloitte & Touche Motorola U.S. Cellular
Discover Financial Services NASD Verizon
Fannie Mae Pearson Inc. The Washington Post
Freddie Mac Pepsico Winston & Strawn
GEICO PNC Bank Yahoo!

Tribute Gifts
Contributions to KaBOOM! can be made in memory of a loved one or in honor of a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. If your gift is a tribute to someone, please include a note telling us the name of the individual or family member you wish to notify and his or her address, along with your own name and address. If you have questions, contact by email give@kaboom.org or phone Wayne Farmer at 202-464-6177.

Gifts of Securities
Gifts of securities are a great way to support KaBOOM! while providing you with a tax deduction for the current, full market value of the securities. There are three main types of securities that can be donated to KaBOOM!: publicly traded stock in a corporation, shares in a mutual fund or bonds. Please be advised that it is the policy of KaBOOM! to sell the securities immediately upon transfer. If you would like more information about making a gift of securities or if you need transfer instructions, please contact by email give@kaboom.org or phone Wayne Farmer at 202-464-6177. Thank you!Thanks!

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