Together we bring out the good in EVERY kid.
Through real-world learning experiences, The Giving Square reimagines how children learn to see, care, and act for the good of others.
What happens when you give a classroom real money and ask students to decide together how to give it away?
At The Giving Square, we find out every day.
Kids ask questions, listen to the needs of people in their communities, debate what matters most, and decide where the money should go.
Adults guide the process, but the choices belong to the kids, and so does the power to make a difference.
Kids are natural helpers. What they need are real opportunities and supports to act on that instinct.
Our Impact
$280k granted
by kids!
10,000+
kids served
99% of kids
recommend
64% partners
serve low income communities
Our Programs
Build awareness, develop empathy, learn the issue, act for real. Three programs take kids through that cycle from 2nd to 8th grade.
Kids for Kids Fund
3-5th graders take responsibility for granting $1,000 towards a local nonprofit that supports kids.
Our Platforms
Philanthropy doesn’t stop at the classroom door. Through our podcast and book award, kids share their ideas, perspectives, and choices with a wider audience.
Tools & Resources
The Giving Square provides a variety of support for families and educators.
Workshops
The Giving Square offers customized workshops for educators, philanthropists, families, and non-profits that introduce new frameworks, resources, and strategies for engaging kids more meaningfully in giving and service.
Resources
Tips, tools, games, books, and other resources that help adults exploring giving with kids.
How to Get Involved
Educators, funders, journalists, students, parents, grandparents, The Giving Square works with all of them. Select from the dropdown above to see how.
Looking for meaningful ways to engage kids in philanthropy? Bring Kids for Kids programs to your school, camp or program
Interested in more deeply engaging your kids in giving? Check out the variety of ways that TGS can help!
Learn more about The Giving Square’s programs, impact, and story!
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Want to learn more about how kids can be a part of The Giving Square?
Newsroom
The Giving Square Live on Fox 5 DC!
The Giving Square was live on Fox 5 DC, with three segments across the afternoon news. Each one showed how we help kids find their power to make a difference…
The Giving Square’s 2026 Celebrations on KY3!
The Giving Square’s Kids for Kids Celebration in Springfield, Missorui was featured KY3!
The Giving Square’s 2025 Impact Report
2025 was an amazing year filled with growth, exciting opportunities, and philanthropy! Check out our 2025 Impact Report to learn what we’ve done and what we’ll continue to accomplish in 2026!
FAQ’s
We provide educators, families, and non-profits practical tools, learning experiences, and ideas for engaging kids around giving.
Kids ages 7-12 are naturally caring, open-minded, creative thinkers who notice when things aren’t fair. We build on these strengths while they’re figuring out who they are, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of giving back.
Yes, we are 501(c)3 nonprofit. We are supported by program partners, foundations, and individual donors. We also receive a lot of in-kind support in the form of physical spaces, materials, expertise, and pizza!
We focus on kid-serving nonprofits local to your community! Common focus areas include basic needs, health & safety, disabilities, and learning.
Programs are typically offered through schools with a train-the-trainer model where teachers facilitate the programs. We also offer this program through day camps, after school programs, and more!
In the Kids for Kids Fund, students learn to understand other kids, make a real impact, and use their own talents to help. Most of all, they learn to love helping.
Not exactly. Our purpose is to foster empathy, agency, and a sense of responsibility to one’s community. We use the word philanthropy in its truest sense: giving of oneself for the good of humanity.
