Kaleidoscope Child Foundation "Walk for Education"

Have questions? We have answers!

About Donations

Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Kaleidoscope Child Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education organization (tax ID: 27-3328796), so your donation is tax deductible.

However, please note that if you paid a registration fee, the fee is not tax deductible because it covers the cost of your T-shirt.

When do I get a receipt for my tax-deductible donation?
If you donated online, you will immediately receive an email acknowledging your donation. If you donated by check, we will send you a receipt during our annual year-end notifcation process. Remember to keep your receipts as documentation of charitable gifts for your 2019 tax returns.

Can I send a check or pay cash directly to Kaleidoscope Child Foundation instead of donating online?
We are able to take donations by check. Make the check payable to Kaleidoscope Child Foundation and write "Walk for Education 2019" in the memo section. If you are going to walk in Atlanta, you can bring the check with you and give it to one of the Kaleidoscope Child Foundation organizers. Alternatively, you can mail the check to:

    Kaleidoscope Child Foundation
    P.O. Box 13866
    Atlanta, GA 30324

Unfortunately, KCF is not able to take direct cash donations.

What do I do if I'm fundraising and receive a donation from someone as a check or in cash?
You can get credit for donations by check or cash (that is, donations not made online) toward your fundraising goal. When you log into your account, click on "My Donations" in the menu list on the left. Then click on "+ Add Cash or Check" under the My Donations display of your donations. Fill in the requested information and click on the Save Donation button. Then contact Kaleidoscope Child Foundation at info@kaleidoscopechildfoundation.org to arrange for the transfer of the checks and/or cash.

My employer provides matching donations to charitable organizations. Does Kaleidoscope Child Foundation accept matching contributions?
Yes! Be sure to check the terms and conditions for your employer's matching contribution program to make sure we qualify. If so, you'll likely need to complete your employer's forms, providing information about Kaleidoscope Child Foundation (our tax ID is 27-3328796). Donors who have matching gifts can enter the amount of match when they enter their original donation by clicking on "This donation can be matched", and providing the donor name (your employer) and amount. Once verified, the amount will be counted toward your fundraising goal.

How are donations used by Kaleidoscope Child Foundation?
Your donations are used to help fulfill the mission of Kaleidoscope Child Foundation -- to advance vulnerable children and communities worldwide with sustainable education, life skills and fresh water. Specifically, funds are used toward the expenses of the schools in Cambodia, Guatemala, and India, such as paying teacher salaries, buying books and school supplies, maintaining buildings and equipment, and more. KCF also purchases and installs wells in Cambodia and water purification systems in Guatemala. Recently, generous donors to KCF provided the funds to build a new school building in India. (Students currently attend school in an old cow barn!) KCF also collects school supplies for children staying at Nicholas House in Atlanta, GA. For more on KCF's mission, projects, schools, and events, please visit the KCF home page.

About Registration

If I want to walk in the Atlanta event on the BeltLine, do I need to register or can I just show up?
You need to register because we need a count of how many people will be physically present at the walk in Atlanta. We are limited to 70 people.

Can I register for the walk in Atlanta but not raise any funds?
Yes, but frankly the spots reserved for the Atlanta walk are for people who are expected to raise funds for Kaleidoscope Child Foundation. We have a limit on the number of Atlanta walkers, so taking one of the spots but not raising funds could hurt our efforts. Even so, we recognize there are some people who would like to show their support by participating in the walk but are not willing or able to raise funds, and you are certainly welcome to join us.

I live in the Atlanta area and want to raise funds but not participate in the Atlanta walk on the BeltLine. How should I register?
When you register as a fundraiser, select "All Other Fundraisers" as your category. (Do not select "Atlanta Walker.) That way you don't take up one of the limited spots for Atlanta walkers and you don't pay a registration fee.

Is the registration fee refundable?
No, the registration fee is non-refundable. If you registered as an Atlanta Walker but can't make the walk, please contact info@kaleidoscopechildfoundation.org to make alternative arrangements for getting your T-shirt.

About "A Walk for Education" Event

Will you also have a "Night Market" fundraising event as in prior years?
Not in 2019. "A Walk for Education" is our main fundraising activity for this year.

I'm walking in Atlanta, so when do I get my T-shirt?
If you are participating in the Atlanta walk, your T-shirt is provided on the day of the event (September 7) prior to the start of the walk. When you assemble at Park Tavern before the walk, make yourself known to one of the Kaleidoscope Child Foundation organizers, and he or she will get your T-shirt for you.

I'm not walking in Atlanta but I'd still like a T-shirt. Can I buy one?
Yes. Go to the Store (click on Store in the menu above) to purchase your shirt. The cost is $15 plus shipping.

Can I order more than one T-shirt?
Yes, you can buy as many T-shirts as you like.

What should I bring to the walk?
Kaleidoscope Child Foundation is not able to provide anything at the walk so bring water, food, sunblock, a hat, an umbrella, a backpack, walking shoes, and whatever else you feel is needed to participate in the walk. 

Will the walk occur if rain is expected?
Yes, the walk will go on "rain or shine."

Can I bring my kids?
Of course! This event is "family friendly" so feel free to bring them along.

Can I bring my dog?
Yes. The Atlanta BeltLine requires that all pets be on a leash. Remember to bring pet waste bags in case you need to pick up after your pet.

Where can I park?
We encourage you to take public transportation, use Uber or Lyft, or use a form of transportation other than your car. However, if you choose to drive, there is parking available on the surrounding streets, in a public lot next to Park Tavern ($5), and other spots.

Is transportation provided back to Park Tavern from the end of the walk (Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall)?
No, transportation is not provided as part of this event. 

Still Have a Question?

If the answers above didn't address your question, please send your question to info@kaleidoscopechildfoundation.org or call Niki Murphy at 404-561-0601.