Bring smiles to our patients
Thank you for spreading joy this holiday season!
Share the Joy
Rally your friends, family, and community to support our patients and their families by creating your fundraising page to provide joy, one gift at a time, this season.
Give a Gift Today
Your generous donation will support the greatest needs of our patients and their families, making a meaningful difference during their hospital stay this holiday season.
Toys & Books
Toys, crafts and games are provided at patients’ bedsides, playrooms and waiting rooms and as gifts for birthdays, holidays, accomplishments or other special occasions.
Thank you for your interest in donating toys and games to our CHOC patients.
For their safety, all items must be new and preferably purchased through our Amazon wish list below. These lists are updated regularly to meet our current needs.
Please contact the Child Life department with toy donation questions.
Book donations
For information about book donations, please email Rose Ovalle at rovalle@choc.org or call 714-509-9168. You can also view our Amazon book wishlist here. Please note books must be new.
See how your donation is used at CHOC
Thank you for all you do to support CHOC during the holiday season and always.
We are so grateful for your support and generosity.
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.
Does the foundation accept toy donations?
The CHOC Foundation does not accept toy donations. If you would like to make a toy donation, please use the links above provided by our Child Life program to purchase new toys from their wishlists on Amazon.
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:
Attn: CHOC Classic
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
Suite 500
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.
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.
