Does Kohl Children's Museum donate to fundraisers?

The museum supports other nonprofit organizations in their fundraising efforts by donating a one-day family pass, good for up to four guests.

Organizations must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Passes may not be given to individuals, political organizations, or individual sports teams.

Organizations must be located in Cook or Lake Counties.

Organizations providing services or education for young children are given preferred consideration.

Only one family pass may be requested per year.

Tips from the program page: Groups that serve or educate young children receive preferred consideration, so say so in your request if it applies. · Requests are made through the donation request page on the museum's website.

What Kohl Children's Museum donates

Kohl Children's Museum has typically donated: One-day family pass (good for up to four guests).

Who can apply

Kohl Children's Museum donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.

Kohl Children's Museum limits donation requests by area: Local.

How to apply

Kohl Children's Museum asks every request to include the following.

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• A location in Cook or Lake County, Illinois
• A request submitted at least six weeks before the fundraising event

When to ask

Kohl Children's Museum states a lead time of 6 weeks. Count back that far from your event date and send the request no later than then.

Across more than 25,000 fundraising events in our own records over fifteen years, March, April and May are the busiest months for fundraisers, October is the next busiest, and July and December are the quietest.

Work backwards from your event rather than forwards from today, and if your event falls in the spring peak, ask earlier than the stated lead time rather than later.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Kohl Children's Museum?

Yes. Kohl Children's Museum's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.

How far ahead should we ask Kohl Children's Museum for a donation?

Kohl Children's Museum's stated lead time is 6 weeks. Work backwards from your event date: count back that far from the day of the event and send your request before that point.