Nothing should put childhood on pause.
When you support Children’s Hospital of Orange County, you preserve the magic of childhood for families every step of the way along their journeys to wellness, allowing kids to get back to being kids.
Sixty years of trust and excellence
Your support provides access to the best possible care for more than two million children a year who depend on Children’s Hospital of Orange County, regardless of their ability to pay. Together, we can create a brighter and healthier future.
CHOC’s History
Since 1964, CHOC has nurtured, advanced and protected the health and well-being of children through innovative care and state-of-the-art facilities.
Your Impact
Together, we are drawing a new future for children and their families: one full of the joy of childhood and the special milestones of growing up.
Seeking Joy: A mental health journey at CHOC
Joy struggled with mental health challenges from a young age. With CHOC’s expert care, Joy now has the tools to seek help when needed. When you give, you help adolescents and kids like Joy receive the care they need.
Katherine’s story: Challenges and exciting progress
The Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center is helping Katherine reach her full potential. Now seven years old, she was one of the center’s first patients.
What was ailing 5-year-old Max was a mystery…until he came to CHOC
Fortunately, Max was in CHOC’s expert, caring hands, where we diagnosed him with acute lymphoblastic leukemia—along with providing him and his family with a comprehensive array of supportive services. This and everything we achieve for all our patients and families begins with our community’s support.
Plan Your Legacy
Whether you want to put your gift to work today or create a legacy that will last forever, we can help you find a charitable plan uniquely suited to your situation and aligned with your philanthropic goals.
Corporate Partnerships
Through strategic brand partnerships with CHOC, you can foster a sense of purpose, create meaningful engagement with your workforce, and leave a lasting legacy in your community.
Start a Fundraiser
CHOC Raise Up is a program designed to help you make that difference. When you create a fundraiser, you support CHOC’s commitment to providing the highest quality medical care to children in need.
Walk With Us
This unique experience unites our community in a meaningful and inspiring walk across Disneyland ® park and Disney California Adventure ® park—all in support of children’s health and well-being.
Why CHOC?
At CHOC, Long Live Childhood is our mantra. It is our rallying cry. We live it. We breathe it. We practice it. Every day. In every way. That’s why we’ve assembled a mighty brigade of nationally-recognized pediatric experts, premier facilities and generous donors dedicated to giving kids the best chance of growing into healthy and happy adults.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, please email foundation@choc.org.
Where should I mail donation checks?
Please mail all check donations to:
CHOC Foundation
1201 W. La Veta Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to the CHOC Foundation.
Can I mail in a cash donation?
We do not recommend using mail to send cash donations. Instead, you may drop off the cash at the CHOC Foundation along with your information. You can also deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
What is CHOC Foundation’s tax ID number?
The CHOC Foundation tax ID number is 95-6097416.
How can I get a receipt for my donation?
If you donated online, you should receive an e-receipt to your email at the time of your donation. If you donated by mail or in person, a receipt will be mailed to your address. If you have not received a receipt, please call the Foundation office at (714) 509-8690.
Where is the CHOC Foundation located?
The CHOC Foundation’s physical address is
1120 West La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
Our mailing address is
1201 West La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868
Where is CHOC’s donor privacy policy?
CHOC’s full privacy policy and Donor Bill of Rights can be found here.
Where do I learn more about hosting a fundraiser?
All CHOC Foundation Community Fundraiser guidelines can be found here.
Can I donate to CHOC through my donor-advised fund?
Yes, however, there may be some restrictions. Donor-advised funds are acceptable for straight donations, but there are restrictions on ticket sales, auction items, and sponsorships as they may provide goods or services. Please contact your donor-advised fund manager if you have any questions.
How can I check if my employer will match my donation?
You can check whether your company matches gifts here.
