Together we bring out the good in ALL kids.

Through hands-on 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

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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.

Kids for Kids Stories

2-3rd graders explore the many ways that kids can meaningfully help others, through booksv

Kids for Kids in Action

5-8th graders explore their own capacities to help their peers, their school, and a local non-profit.

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.

Podcasts

Co-hosted by 10 to 16 year-olds, our podcast explores what kids think about the world and how we can all help.

National Book Award

Over 1,500 children from across the country review children’s books nominated for an annual national book award.

Tools & Resources

We provide educators, families, and non-profits practical tools, learning experiences, and ideas for engaging kids around giving.

Summit Table Talks

Workshops

Co-hosted by 10 to 16 year-olds, our podcast explores what kids think about the world and how we can all help.

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.

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Newsroom

FAQ’s

We provide educators, families, and non-profits practical tools, learning experiences, and ideas for engaging kids around giving.

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