Donate
Select one of the two options below to make a donation and support Special Olympics Southern California.
Donate by Check or Cash
We accept check/money order, cash, and credit cards. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Special Olympics Southern California, and the memo on the check should include the participant's name and "We Run the City." Please complete the Offline Donation Form and mail it and your gift to:
Special Olympics Southern California
ATTN: We Run the City
1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90810
All donations are tax deductible. Special Olympics Southern California is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and our tax ID is 95-4538450. All supporters that make a donation online or offline will receive a letter of acknowledgment as receipt for their gift.
Matching Gifts
Your recent donation could be as much as doubled! If your company has a matching gift program, your donation could mean more than you think. Visit the Matching Gifts website or contact your Human Resources department to find out if your company has a matching program.
Your Impact
We work hard to maximize your investment. For every $1 raised on behalf of our athletes, 78 cents goes directly to program costs. Provide potential supporters with gift options to guide your fundraising efforts. Refer to the following list to let your supporters know where their contribution is going and how they are helping you make a difference in the lives of Special Olympics athletes.
- $35 will provide a uniform for an athlete
- $50 will provide new sports equipment
- $100 will sponsor an athlete's training and participation in Athlete Leadership.
- $250 will sponsor an athlete for an entire sports season
- $500 will sponsor an athlete for one year
