About the Foundation
In 1892, a group of citizens held a sale to raise money for the care of sick, impoverished children. That effort led to the opening of Nationwide Children’s Hospital in 1894. For more than a century, we have existed to care for every child, for every reason.
The Foundation is the fundraising arm of Nationwide Children’s. Our job – with your help – is to ensure much needed funds are available for innovative research, emerging trends in pediatric health, and to react to our ever changing world. Philanthropy ensures that we can dream big.
Over 100 years… That is how long charity, donations, and generosity have enabled us to help children. With your help, we can add another century to our distinguished history.
Get Involved
Holiday Toy Drive
December 7, 2019
Outpatient Care Center
555 South 18th Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Donate new toys during the annual Nationwide Children’s Toy Drive. We will collect toys and gift cards during our annual Toy Drive on December 7, 2019.
Help gift our patients their top wish list items.
Mamma Mia!
February 28, 2020
February 29, 2020
March 1, 2020
The Palace Theatre
34 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children's Hospital is excited to announce Mamma Mia! Learn more about how you can be a part of this one of a kind performance.
Learn MoreFoundation Events
Spirit Halloween
Throughout each Halloween season, all Spirit Halloween stores conduct in-store fundraising campaigns hosted by their associates to raise vital funds for the Child Life Department.
TWIG Bazaar
The 97th Annual TWIG Bazaar, benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is the largest, single-day event sponsored by TWIG.
Nationwide Children's Non-Profit Information
The Nationwide Children's Foundation serves to further the mission of Nationwide Children's Hospital while meeting donor philanthropic goals. Nationwide Children's Hospital is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 31-1036370)