OUR GIVING CULTURE  >>

Welcome and thank you for your interest in giving to Pretend City Children’s Museum.

Philanthropy is an established practice in successful children’s museums. At Pretend City, it has been critical in our ability to provide a unique place where play has a purpose, important concepts are learned, and memories are made.  

Individual, family, and corporate donations built Pretend City! The exhibits and programming you have come to love are not sustainable without philanthropic support. 

Memberships and general admission tickets cover approximately 70% of our operating budget. The remaining 30% is contributed through several giving opportunities.    

We offer several opportunities to show your support – there is something for everyone!  

Thank You!

Thank you for giving to Pretend City Children’s Museum, a 501c (3), nonprofit educational organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor to determine the deductibility of your gift. 

Our tax identification number: 33-0761254 

If you have questions or would like assistance with your gift, please contact Sue Harrison , Chief Development Officer. 

Committed to Accountability & Transparency

Pretend City is one of the best run charities in Orange County. We participate with Charity Navigator, Candid’s GuideStar, and OC Nonprofit Central, operated by the Orange County Community Foundation, to ensure supporters have easy access to information about our organization. We have earned Charity Navigator’s top 4-Star rating, placing our agency among the top 2% of rated charities nationwide. Additionally, in 2024, GuideStar awarded Pretend City the Platinum Seal of Transparency.