We Couldn't Do This Without You
MassKids, (Massachusetts Citizens for Children) is a 60-year old charity with an impressive track record of improving the lives of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable children. We rely on the financial support of concerned citizens like you to ensure the right of every child to a safe and healthy childhood, free from the devastating and often lifelong consequences of child abuse.
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We are a designated 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax 100% deductible.
As stewards for children, we pride ourselves on being a “no frills,” results-oriented organization that carefully considers how each dollar is spent for the greatest effect.
Join the Movement to prevent child abuse today! Your generous donation will help us:
- Educate school personnel and youth organization staff about child sexual abuse and its prevention through our evidence- and research-based in-person trainings and online courses;
- Assist schools and youth-serving organizationsto strengthen their prevention policies and practices designed to keep the children they serve safe from sexual abuse;
- Engage communities and individuals to take specific, achievable actions to prevent child sexual abuse through our unique "Pledge to Prevent™" online campaign;
- Work to ensure passage of Massachusetts legislation that would provide justice for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, accountability for abusers, and protection for more children;
- Provide technical assistance to our Enough Abuse Campaign sites in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Maine, South Dakota, and to our international partners in Nigeria and in Sierra Leone;
- Make our trainings and educational materials on “Abusive Head Trauma/Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention” available to hospital healthcare workers and to new parents to reduce infant deaths and disabilities.
Ways to Support MassKids
Donate by Credit Card/PayPal/Venmo It’s easy and quick to donate online today. One-time and monthly recurring gifts are welcome. Click here to donate online --> Mail a check: Massachusetts Citizens for Children 112 Water Street, Suite 502 Boston, MA 02109 617-742-8555 Give a Matching Gift or Give Through Workplace Payroll Deduction Many companies match donations, sometimes doubling the impact of your donation. Click here for a partial list of these companies or check with your employer to see if they have a payroll deduction giving program. Then designate MassKids as your charity of choice. Donate Stocks, Securities or Through Donor Advised Funds Make a gift of appreciated securities through electronic transfer or by donating certificates through the mail. Benefits will accrue to you, to MassKids, and best of all, to the children serve. Gifts of Securities ~ Overview of Tax Benefits A gift of appreciated securities held for more than one year may provide significant benefits to you as a contributor, such as: If you have securities that have declined in value over the years and are interested in donating them to charity, you may find it more advantageous to sell the securities first and contribute the proceeds to charity as opposed to donating the securities outright. This strategy should allow you to claim a deduction for both the loss from the sale of the securities as well as the charitable gift. If you are considering this option, we suggest you consult with your tax advisor. You can donate through your donor-advised fund at this link if it is through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab charitable, or BNY Mellon: If your DAF is hosted by another company, you can go to your DAF’s website and select Massachusetts Citizens for Children, Tax ID: 04-2276809. For transfer instructions or more information, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 617-259-1767. Shop on Amazon Smile Shop through Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to MassKids! Shop from this link - http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-2276809 or go to smile.amazon.com. Simply choose Massachusetts Citizens for Children from the list of charities. Be a Legacy Donor Through Planned Giving You can make a significant gift to help ensure our ongoing advocacy for our state’s most vulnerable children by including MassKids in your estate planning. One way is to make a bequest through your will or trust. By doing so, you not only leave a lasting legacy to be remembered, you also lessen the tax burden on your family and may secure estate tax savings. How to Make a Bequest A bequest can be made easily. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to Massachusetts Citizens for Children as part of your estate plan. A bequest can be made in several ways. You can: A bequest is generally a revocable gift, which means it can be changed or modified at any time. You can choose to designate that a bequest be used for a general or specific purpose so you have the peace of mind knowing that your gift will be used as intended. Bequests are exempt from federal estate taxes. If you have a taxable estate, the estate tax charitable deduction may offset or eliminate estate taxes, resulting in a larger inheritance for your heirs. In order to make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney and/or tax advisor who can help you include a bequest to Massachusetts Citizens for Children in your estate plan. Click here for some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to Massachusetts Citizens for Children or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us. GIVE ONLINE
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If you have included a bequest for Massachusetts Citizens for Children in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your gift.
Whichever donation method you choose, you can make your gift in honor of a special person.
We will send an acknowledgement to the honoree.
Thank a Child Advocate
Make a gift to thank a special caregiver, teacher,
counselor, coach, etc. for all they do for your child or for children.
Celebrate the Birth of a Child
Give parents of a newborn a special congratulations.
We’ll send a card and also tips on how to cope with infant crying.
Honor a Loved One
Make a gift in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
Fill out this form to designate an honoree for your gift.
We are available to discuss any of these options with you.
Please call us at (617) 742-8555
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Many thanks for your generosity and the commitment to children that it represents.
Massachusetts Citizens for Children (MassKids) is a 501(c)(3) organization and our tax ID number is 04-2276809.