Is there still a fundraising minimum?
No! This year, because Team Hopkins Kids is an entirely virtual race, there will be no fundraising minimum. There is a suggested fundraising minimum of $100 in order to receive this year's tshirt.
Will my credit card be charged at the time of registration?
No, this year your credit card will not be charged at registration.
Does everyone get a tshirt?
No. This year, participants who are 13 or older must raise $100 to receive the tshirt. Participants that are 12 years of age or under will automatically receive a tshirt.
Can we raise money as a team and still get the tshirt?
Yes, if you have an average of $100 raised per team member, then every member of your team will receive a shirt. (unless there are members 12 and under).
For example: If you have 10 team members and have raised $1,000 everyone gets a shirt.
OR - If you have 10 team members, one of which is 12 years old, and you've only raised $900, everyone will still receive the tshirt.
Can we receive the fundraising milestones as a team?
Fundraising milestones will need to be hit by each individual, except for the tshirt.
For example: If your team has 10 people and has raised $1,500 with $1,000 raised by the team and $500 raised by the team captain, only the team captain will receive the $500 milestone prize.
Can I transfer my fundraising milestone to another participant?
Yes! You may transfer your fundraising milestone to any participant on your team that you choose. Or you can donate it back to Johns Hopkins Children's Center!
Can I make a donation to a team?
Yes. You can make a donation to a fundraiser on a team or you can make a general team donation.
Where should I mail donation checks?
All donations should be mailed to:
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
ATTN: Children's Center Race Team
750 E. Pratt St. Suite 1700
Baltimore, MD 21202
Who should I make my check out to?
Please make all checks payable to: Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Please make sure that in the memo it says Team Hopkins Kids and who the donations should be credited to.
How do I find a participant's personal fundraising webpage?
Click on the home page and begin typing the first or last name. Your options will display as you type.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to a participant's fundraising account?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If an online donation does not post within 5 minutes, please
contact us.
What happens if I check the checkbox to "cover processing fees"?
If you check this checkbox, you will be charged the amount indicated next to the checkbox. This amount will also be visible to the non-profit. However, on the fundraising page, your intended - initial donation amount will be displayed.
Are donations tax-deductible?
All monetary donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, will the amount entered be in U.S. dollars?
Yes. For Canadian donations made online with a credit card, the amount entered in the online donation form will be in U.S. dollars.
Do all donors who mail their donations receive a receipt?
Any donor who mailed their donation and provided an address will receive a receipt via mail once the donation has been processed. If you made your donation in installments, you will receive a receipt each time a monthly payment is processed.
If you have made a donation and not yet received your receipt, please contact the Development Office at hopkinschildrens@jhmi.edu
Do all donors who contribute online receive a receipt?
Yes, anyone who donates online, regardless of the amount, will receive a receipt via email.
What is Johns Hopkins Children's Center's Tax ID number?
A Tax ID number identifies Johns Hopkins Children's Center as a 501(c)(3) non-profit Organization. The Johns Hopkins Children's Center Tax ID number is 52-0591656
How do I add a dedication when I make a donation?
When you make a donation online, you can designate what you want to appear as your recognition name on the participant's Honor Roll. This may be your name, or it could be something such as "From the whole Wolf family" or "in memory of Aunt Cathy."
What can I do if a check is written out to me personally?
If a donation check has been written out to you personally, you may ask the donor to reissue the check to Johns Hopkins Children's Center, or contact the Development Office at 410-361-6493
Can I mail in a cash donation?
It is not a good idea to send a cash donation in the mail. You may drop off the cash on race day at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center tent. Or you can deposit the cash into your checking account and send a personal check from your account.
How quickly can I expect an online donation to post to my page?
Any donation made online should post immediately. If your donation does not post within 5 minutes, please contact the Development Office at 410-361-6493 or at
hopkinschildrens@jhmi.edu.
Can I enter a check online?
You can't enter a check online. What you can do is enter a check as a pledge, and then mail the check to Johns Hopkins Children's Center Development Office. This can be done in the fundraising section of your personal fundraising page page. The status of the check will be pending until the check is received by Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Checks can be mailed to;
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
ATTN: Children's Center Race Team
750 E. Pratt St. Suite 1700
Baltimore, MD 21202
A donor is requesting a Tax ID number; what is that and how can I get it?
A Tax ID number identifies Johns Hopkins Children's Center as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Many donors will request this number to validate their donation as tax-deductible. The Johns Hopkins Children's Center Tax ID number is 52-0591656.
Not all of my donors are showing up in the Honor Roll. Why?
As your donors make a contribution, they have the option of whether or not they want to appear in the Honor Roll.
Where can I find a list of the people who have donated to me?
Log in with your email and password to visit your personal fundraising page. Select ‘My Fundraising Report on the left side. You will then find a list of all of your donors as well as a list of all donors to your team .
How can I send a thank you email to my donors?
To easily send thank-you emails to donors, follow these steps:
- Log in to your fundraiser dashboard by clicking the "My HQ" link in the top right
- Click "My Fundraising Report" in the left sidebar
- Locate the donor/donation you'd like to thank, and click "Send Email" (If the donor didn't submit their email address, this option is unavailable.)
- Type the message in the pop-up window, and click "Send Email"
Why am I receiving emails telling me that I've received a donation?
You are receiving these emails because we would like to keep you updated on your fundraising efforts. If you wish to stop receiving these updates, please login to your headquarters and edit your account preferences.
What is my personal page URL?
A personal URL is a shortened link to your team or personal page that you can send to friends and family in emails. A personal URL will look like this https://support.hopkinschildrens.org/charityrace/ben.
Can a donor add a dedication message that appears in my fundraising honor roll?
When a donor makes a donation online, s/he can enter text to appear on the fundraising honor roll. This may be the donor's name, or it could be something like "From the whole Wolf family" or "In Memory of Aunt Cathy".