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Fifth Annual Season of Giving Event
Provide the comfort of a warm blanket to children in need
With the holidays upon us, we are reminded that there are thousands of children across the country who are going through difficult circumstances: children in need of comfort. Project Linus provides handmade blankets as gifts to children who are ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. They may be suffering from illness, a family crisis, homelessness, abuse, or have lost everything in a natural disaster. Economic hardship has hit so many families, we want to help those children. We have sent over 2,000 blankets so far to hurricane victims in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida. This will be an ongoing process for us.
We need your help to continue our mission. The number of children that need blankets continues to grow. On December 24, 2024, Project Linus will celebrate 29 years of providing comfort and security to over 10 million children. Please help us to continue for 29 more years.
Donate TodayWhat Your Donation Can Provide
- $20 will make a single layer fleece blanket
- $25 will purchase 2 pkgs of baby blanket batting
- $40 will purchase yarn for an Afghan
- $50 will purchase fabric for a quilt top
- $60 will pay to send a box of blankets to children impacted by a natural disaster
- $75 will pay for a complete quilt
- $100 will provide up to 5 children with a blanket
- $150 will purchase a large roll of batting (the middle of quilts)
Or, you can donate a custom amount; the choice is up to you.
You can send us your donation in the mail using our standardized form. This PDF form contains full details plus our mailing address. Remember, check or money order only!
Gifting Ideas
Honorary and Memorial Gifts
Accepted throughout the year, these type of gifts are a great way to show you care for birthdays, anniversaries, births, and other special occasions. Donations in lieu of flowers or other memorial gifts are welcome. All honorees and families will be notified at your request. Use our online donation form for this type of gift.
Endowment Fund
Our long-term goal is to raise a million dollars. Interest from this type of fund can be generated to help cover our annual operating expenses. There are many ways you can help us reach our endowment goal. Donations of cash, stocks, and/or mutual funds are the most common gifts. Other strategies consist of naming Project Linus as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance, annuities, and/or IRAs. For additional information regarding endowment donations send an e-mail to giving@projectlinus.org.
Donation Guidelines
Project Linus depends on the generosity of others for financial support. Expenses necessary to maintain our National Office and to support chapters include telephone and internet charges, office space, office supplies, printing expenses, state registrations and other professional services such as auditing, and postage among others. Our management expense ratio is 13%. Those interested in making a financial donation to Project Linus should be advised:
- Your donation should be made to our National Headquarters. You may pay on-line (preferred) or by mail. Our mailing address is found on the form accessible from the Download PDF button above.
- Should your donation be made for the benefit of a specific chapter, please so indicate to Project Linus when your donation is sent or made on-line.
- The board of directors retains the prerogative to use all funds as the board deems appropriate.
- No conditional gifts will be accepted.
- The board of directors retains the prerogative to decline or accept any gift.
- Except for gifts clearly marked “anonymous,” no gift may be accepted whose origin or intent is unknown or ambiguous.
- Generally, donations will be tax deductible. However, donors are encouraged to consult with a tax professional to determine tax deductibility.
Tax Information
Project Linus National Headquarters is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (listed as “Linus Project”). Contributions to Project Linus are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Project Linus’ tax identification number is 84-1362696.
State Disclosures
Certain states require written disclosures for nonprofit organizations soliciting contributions. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE. Individual state disclosures are below.
Florida
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA), OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration #CH11734
Georgia
A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.
Maryland
For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Mississippi
The official registration and financial information of Project Linus may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State's office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
Nevada
Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).
New Jersey
INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York
Upon request, from the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, 1-212-416-8686 or www.charitiesnys.com.
North Carolina
Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. The license is not an endorsement by the state.
Pennsylvania
The official registration and financial information of Project Linus may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.
Virginia
From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
Washington
From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or www.sos.wa.gov/charities/.
West Virginia
West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305.
Wisconsin
A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.