Thanks to donations from individuals, organizations and companies, all Special Olympics DC athletes can participate in year-round sports, including travel to national and international games for those who qualify, and participate in health and inclusion programs at no cost.

This is a life-changing benefit for those athletes who would not otherwise be able to participate:

  • An estimated 35% – 40% of Special Olympics D.C. athletes fall at or below the poverty line
  • More than 60% come from single parent households

Here are a just a few examples of how your donation helps our athletes:

• $1,000 | Travel and lodging to compete in the USA Games per athlete
• $750 | Cost for 6-week summer tennis training
• $500 | Two hours basketball gym rental
• $350 | Cost for one athlete to train for and compete in Summer Games
• $250 | One adaptive bowling ramp
• $100 | Ice skating rink time with instructor per athlete
• $75 | Two track uniforms
• $50 | Equipment and supplies for health screenings
• $25 | One pair of soccer cleats
• $10 | Two games of bowling (lane cost including shoe rental)

Support Special Olympics DC

Ways to Give

Donate by Mail

Please complete and mail the Mail-In Donation Form enclosed with your check or credit card information to:

Special Olympics District of Columbia
415 Michigan Avenue NE
Suite 50
Washington, DC 20017

Donate by Phone

Contact us by phone to make your secure contribution to Special Olympics DC:

(202) 408-2640 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Monthly Giving

Monthly giving is easy, convenient and will make a difference all year long. Make your monthly donation by mail, over the phone at (202) 408-2640, or online.

Host a Fundraiser

Host your own event or activity to benefit Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608). Email McKenzie Plante at mplante@specialolympicsdc.org to learn more and become a third party fundraiser.

Workplace Giving

Many companies will match your charitable donation, offer payroll deductions and volunteer grants to charity. Check with your employer, or use this tool, to see if your company participates in these giving programs and direct to Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608) as your intended charity.

Donor Advised Fund

A donor advised fund is a flexible charitable giving account that can help make your giving more strategic and intentional. Use this tool to recommend a grant from your DAF to Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608). You can also recommend a grant to us by mail:

Special Olympics District of Columbia
415 Michigan Avenue NE
Suite 50
Washington, DC 20017

Gifts of Stock

Avoid capital gains tax and amplify your generosity with a pre-tax gift by donating your appreciated securities to Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608). 

Tribute Gifts

Honor, or memorialize, someone who is important to you by making a donation to Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608) in their name. Make your tribute donation by mail, over the phone at (202) 408-2640, or online. 

Bequests & Planned Gifts

Consider including Special Olympics DC (#52-0967608) as a beneficiary in your estate plans and make a lasting impact of acceptance, inclusion, and tolerance.

Legal Name: Special Olympics District of Columbia, Inc.  

Tax ID (EIN): 52-0967608

Mailing Address:
Special Olympics District of Columbia
415 Michigan Avenue NE
Suite 50
Washington, DC 20017

Have a donation question? 
Contact: fundraising@specialolympicsdc.org, 202-408-2640