Be A Fan of Generosity
A rewarding life is filled with challenge, so do not pity me. Give me a chance!
Thomas Gatu, Special Olympics Athlete

Ways To Give

 

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Every donation counts. People like you make the world of difference. See photos and learn more.

Donate Now

Join Special Olympics in changing lives, and changing the world. It's easy and fast to give a secure, tax-deductible gift online.
Donate Online
If you prefer to send in your donation, download a printable donation form and mail it to us.
Mail Donation Form (PDF)

Monthly Giving
On any given day, Special Olympics athletes participate in more than 80 competitions around the world. Your recurring gift provides steady support for these competitions, coaching and training. Because your payment happens automatically, it also reduces overhead costs.

Honor & Tribute Gifts
Celebrate a friend or pay tribute to the memory of a loved one by making a gift to Special Olympics in their name. If you prefer to send in your donation, download a printable donation form and mail it to us. Mail Donation Form (PDF)

Planned Giving
Make a powerful, lasting impact that costs nothing during your lifetime.

Your gifts enable Special Olympics to provide sports and a variety of complementary initiatives that benefit athletes, their families and their communities – and ultimately help create a better world for all of us. More ways to give:

  • Holiday Cards that Give Back
    Purchase Special Olympics-themed holiday cards from Shutterfly and 10% of the net sales are donated to Special Olympics.
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  • Share Your Joy
    From weddings to bar mitzvahs, celebrate your big event with “in lieu of” favor gift to Special Olympics.
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  • Double Your Impact
    Find out if your company will match your gift to Special Olympics and make your donation work twice as hard.
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  • Give Airline Miles
    Donate your frequent flier miles and help our athletes soar.
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  • Online Selling
    Donate proceeds from an eBay sale, from 10 to 100 percent, to benefit Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics is a tax exempt 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Refund Policy

Through the generosity of people like you, Special Olympics
  • Serves 3.2 million athletes in 170 countries
  • Provides more than 33,000 competitions in 30 different sports each year
  • Conducts nearly 20,000 free health screenings for athletes per year
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Contact Us

To donate by phone or if you have questions, please contact:
Steve Scott, Donor Services
(202) 824-0373 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST)
email: sscott@specialolympics.org