Category Archives: KidCents Updates

KidCents Grant Helps Young Children Imagine the Possibilities – Mikayla DiCesare

By bgriffith January 25, 2018 bgriffith Leave a comment

The Woodlands is a nonprofit organization in Wexford, PA that provides children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses a barrier-free environment, innovative programs and activities, and an impassioned, nurturing staff. Cub Club, a day camp for children ages 6-12, was created as a means to introduce young children to the many recreational, social and … Continue reading KidCents Grant Helps Young Children Imagine the Possibilities – Mikayla DiCesare →

Rite Aid Foundation Makes Wishes Come True This Holiday Season – The Rite Aid Foundation

By bgriffith December 15, 2017 bgriffith Leave a comment

In the spirit of the holiday season, The Rite Aid Foundation announced it is awarding a total of $2.2 million to its partner charities through the KidCents Holiday Wishes Program. The program was created to spread some extra holiday cheer to the KidCents charities that give so much to their clients and communities throughout the … Continue reading Rite Aid Foundation Makes Wishes Come True This Holiday Season – The Rite Aid Foundation →

Wrapping Up a Fantastic 2017 – Michele Lawson

By bgriffith December 11, 2017 bgriffith Leave a comment

2017 has been another year packed with educational and social activities at the Boys & Girls Clubs of La Habra. One of our favorite highlights in 2017 was a unique opportunity for twenty-two of our teen members to take part in a Northern California Gear Up 4 College trip. Along with 22 teens from the … Continue reading Wrapping Up a Fantastic 2017 – Michele Lawson →

KidCents Gives the Gift of Animal-Assisted Therapy to Children in Alabama – Liz Wilson

By bgriffith November 15, 2017 bgriffith Leave a comment

Founded in Birmingham in 1996, Hand in Paw (HIP) is Alabama’s premier Animal-Assisted Therapy provider. HIP’s most-served program site is Children’s of Alabama, the nation’s third largest pediatric hospital. Since becoming a KidCents charity, HIP has expanded its “pawprint” throughout the hospital, adding new handler and animal Therapy Teams, implementing services in new units and … Continue reading KidCents Gives the Gift of Animal-Assisted Therapy to Children in Alabama – Liz Wilson →

The Joshua Group’s Kirk Hallett Receives KIDCHAMP℠ Award – The Rite Aid Foundation

By bgriffith November 14, 2017 bgriffith Leave a comment

On November 14, Kirk Hallett, founder and director of the Joshua Group, accepted The Rite Aid Foundation’s KIDCHAMP℠ award. Designed to honor thought leaders and advocates in childhood development, the KIDCHAMP award recognizes individuals in communities served by Rite Aid that have made a meaningful difference in the lives of youth by advocating for their … Continue reading The Joshua Group’s Kirk Hallett Receives KIDCHAMP℠ Award – The Rite Aid Foundation →

A great start to another year at Oasis with KidCents! – Kathleen Long

By bgriffith November 13, 2017 bgriffith Leave a comment

The Rite Aid Foundation’s focus on the well-being of children has always been a great fit with us at Oasis-A Haven for Women and Children, one of the inaugural KidCents charities. Our youth development programs change lives each and every day. This year, with the support of partners like Rite Aid and KidCents, we’ve been … Continue reading A great start to another year at Oasis with KidCents! – Kathleen Long →

The Rite Aid Foundation FAQs

The Rite Aid Foundation is proud to partner with many nonprofit organizations to improve the health and well-being of children in the communities we serve. While there are many worthwhile programs, The Rite Aid Foundation is unable to support every program. We've provided the following guidelines to help organizations determine if they qualify for funding from The Rite Aid Foundation.

Nonprofit, exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
Service area is a community in which Rite Aid has a business presence
Primary program focus is the health and well-being of children
Program is in existence for at least one year and is in good financial standing

What is not funded through the KidCents program?

Grants awarded by The Rite Aid Foundation do not provide funding for the following:

Individuals (requests that benefit one individual or family only)
Individuals participating in cause-related events (walks, runs, etc.)
Political causes, candidates, campaigns or organizations
Athletic sponsorships (athletes, teams or sporting events)
Faith-based organizations, unless the program benefits the entire community
Programs that send products or people for relief efforts to a foreign country
Programs that discriminate due to age, race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin
Capital or endowment campaigns
Contests or pageants
Higher-education scholarships
General operating expenses

The Rite Aid Foundation reserves the right to adjust eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and notification dates.

How do I know if my organization is eligible to receive a KidCents grant from The Rite Aid Foundation?

To request a charitable contribution, your organization must be:

Nonprofit, exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
Service area is a community in which Rite Aid has a business presence
Primary program focus is the health and well-being of children
Program is in existence for at least one year and is in good financial standing

What is the period covered by a Rite Aid Foundation grant?

All funds must be expended within a year of being awarded.

My 501(c) (3) has a pending status; do I qualify to receive a donation?

No. The Rite Aid Foundation does not fund organizations with a pending 501(c) (3) status. Only organizations that are verified with a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) designation, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, and have been in existence for at least one year are eligible to receive donations.

How do we know if our organization is within the Rite Aid community?

We accept grant requests from organizations that provide services in communities where Rite Aid has a store or distribution center.

When do you accept applications?

The Rite Aid Foundation accepts applications year-round; however, the submission deadlines for our quarterly board meetings are as follows:

January 15
April 15
July 15
October 15

May I send the application directly to a Rite Aid representative or another contact at The Rite Aid Foundation?

No. The Rite Aid Foundation only accepts applications online.

What information must be submitted at time of application?

Download a checklist of everything you'll need to apply.

Can I save my application and complete in more than one session?

No. You must complete in one session. You cannot save. Please review the application submission checklist and gather all necessary data and documents before starting the online application process.

Is my Internet browser compatible with The Rite Aid Foundation online grant applications?

Our online grant applications are certified to work with the following internet browser versions:

Internet Explorer 8.0 (for PC)
Safari 3.0 (for Mac)
The latest versions of Firefox & Google Chrome

Do I need to have cookies enabled on my Internet browser?

Yes, in order to take advantage of all the features of the site we recommend having cookies enabled.

Where do I forward my online application?

You will have to answer four questions that will determine if your charity is able to apply for a KidCents grant from the Rite Aid Foundation in order to proceed to the application process. Once the questions are completed online, you will need to click the "Apply now" button at the bottom of the questions to move to the application section. Once the fields of your online application have been submitted, click "Next" to move towards the step where you are required to submit the necessary documentation. Once the documents have been uploaded and the user clicks "Submit," a confirmation email will be sent to the email address that you used to create your online grant application account. Please add riteaidfoundation@riteaid.com to your email address book (or friendly senders) to ensure that these messages arrive in your inbox.

Can I mail a copy of my grant request for review?

Please do not mail any grant requests. The Rite Aid Foundation will only consider online applications.

Are KidCents grants from The Rite Aid Foundation transferable?

KidCents grants are non-transferable.

When will I be contacted about the status of my application?

Our goal is to review and respond to all correctly submitted applications within 90 days of submission.

I applied for a $5,000 grant but only received $2,000. Will I receive the rest of the funds I requested?

Regretfully, we are unable to always provide the full amount of funding requested.

GRANT APPLICATION FORM FIELDS:

Organization Name
Organization Website
Organization Address
Organization Phone Number
Contact Person Name
Contact Person Title
Contact Person Phone Number
Contact Email Address
Program to Be Funded
Brief Program Description (limit it to 500 words)
Program Target Audience
Number of People Served by Program
Date Funding is Required
Dates of Program: Beginning & End

Please upload the following:

Organization's IRS 501(c)(3) Letter
Project or program budget detailing expenses and anticipated income sources
Most recent annual report, if applicable, including most recent financial information (i.e. IRS Form 990)
List of current donors or current sources of funding
List of Board of Directors, including names, titles, and affiliations

KidCents FAQs

The Rite Aid Foundation is proud to partner with many nonprofit organizations to improve the health and well-being of children in the communities we serve. We've provided the following Frequently Asked Questions to help organizations determine if they qualify to become a KidCents charity.

How do I know if my organization is eligible to become a KidCents charity?

There are eligibility requirements that every KidCents charity must meet. To be part of the Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program, your organization must be:

Nonprofit, exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code
Service area is a community in which Rite Aid has a business presence
Primary charity focus is the health and well-being of children
Charity has been existence for at least one year and is in good financial standing

What organizations do not qualify to become a KidCents charity?

KidCents does not work with Charities that request funding for the following:

Individuals (requests that benefit one individual or family only)
Individuals participating in cause-related events (walks, runs, etc.)
Political causes, candidates, campaigns or organizations
Athletic sponsorships (athletes, teams or sporting events)
Faith-based organizations, unless the program benefits the entire community
Programs that send products or people for relief efforts to a foreign country
Programs that discriminate due to age, race, creed, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin
Capital or endowment campaigns
Contests or pageants
Higher-education scholarships
General operating expenses and administrative expenses
Hospitals or hospital programs*

The Rite Aid Foundation reserves the right to adjust eligibility criteria, submission deadlines and notification dates.

* Rite Aid has been a proud partner of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for 20 years and to date, our associates, customers and supplier partners have raised more than $64 million to improve the lives of sick and injured children in the communities we serve. Due to this long-standing support, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, members hospitals, their foundations and or any related programs are unable to receive KidCents funding; Rite Aid will continue to support the organization through its annual Paper Miracle Balloon campaign each spring and through special signature fundraising events. Additionally, children’s hospitals that are not affiliated with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are ineligible to receive KidCents funding.

My 501(c)(3) has a pending status; do I qualify to be a KidCents charity?

The Rite Aid Foundation does not accept organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) status. Only organizations that are verified with a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) designation, as determined by the Internal Revenue Service, and have been in existence for at least one year are eligible to be a KidCents charity.

How do we know if our organization is within the Rite Aid community?

We accept applications from organizations that provide services in communities where Rite Aid has a store or distribution center. Please use our store finder (www.riteaid.com/store-locator).

When do you accept applications?

The Rite Aid Foundation will be accepting applications to be a KidCents charity year-round. In fact, we encourage everyone to ask their favorite local children’s charity to apply and see if they are eligible to become part of the KidCents Program.

May I send the application directly to a Rite Aid representative or another contact at The Rite Aid Foundation?

No. The Rite Aid Foundation only accepts applications online.

What information must be submitted at time of application?

Download a checklist of everything you'll need to apply.

Can I save my application and complete in more than one session?

When applying online, you must complete all of the information in one session. The application cannot be saved to be completed at a separate time. Please review the application submission checklist and gather all necessary data and documents before starting the online application process.

Download a checklist of everything you'll need to apply.

Is my Internet browser compatible with The Rite Aid Foundation online grant application?

Our online application is certified to work with the following Internet browser versions:

Internet Explorer 8.0 and higher versions (for PC)
Safari 3.0 and higher versions (for Mac)
The latest versions of Firefox & Google Chrome

Do I need to have cookies enabled on my Internet browser?

Yes, in order to take advantage of all the features of the site we recommend having cookies enabled.

Can I mail a copy of my application for processing?

Please do not mail any applications. The Rite Aid Foundation will only consider online applications.

When will I be contacted about the status of my application?

Our goal is to review and respond via email to all correctly submitted applications within two full business weeks after submission.

If accepted, what do we tell our community?

Once your charity is approved, encourage your community to participate in the KidCents program through the Rite Aid wellness+ with Plenti program.

Your community members may fall into one of three categories of wellness+ with Plenti customers. Depending upon which category they are in will depend upon what actions they need to take.

Community member is a current wellness+ with Plenti member and has an online wellness+ with Plenti account: Visit kidcents.com and sign in using your Rite Aid wellness+ with Plenti online account. Once you’ve signed in you can select the charity of your choice to receive your round-up change, which will be effective on future Rite Aid transactions beginning the following day.
Community member is a current wellness+ with Plenti member and needs to register to have an online wellness+ with Plenti account: Visit https://www.riteaid.com/wellness to create an online wellness+ with Plenti account. Once an account has been created, visit kidcents.com to sign in using the new wellness+ with Plenti account just created. Once you’ve signed in, you can select the charity of your choice to receive your round-up change, which will be effective on future Rite Aid transactions beginning the following day.
Community member is not a wellness+ with Plenti member and would like to become a wellness+ with Plenti member: Visit https://www.riteaid.com/wellness to enroll for an online wellness+ with Plenti account. Once an account has been created visit kidcents.com to sign in using the new wellness+ with Plenti account just created. Once you’ve signed in, you can select the charity of your choice to receive your round-up change, which will be effective on future Rite Aid transactions beginning the following day.

Once a part of the KidCents program, every time wellness+ with Plenti members round up their change and swipe their wellness+ with Plenti card your charity will receive funds to help enhance the health, happiness and wellness of deserving children.

Do I have to create a profile for my charity?

We require you to create your nonprofit organization charity profile as part of the application process. If you do not complete the online charity profile, your application will not be considered. When completing the online charity application process, you agree to provide true, accurate and complete information about your nonprofit organization.

Please choose the information for your KidCents profile carefully. In fact, you should make it as kid-friendly as possible. Your profile cannot include any photographs containing nudity, or obscene, lewd, excessively violent, harassing, sexually explicit or otherwise objectionable subject matter. After your KidCents profile is posted, please review and contact Rite Aid at riteaidfoundation@riteaid.com with any edits.

When will my organization receive the charity donation disbursement?

The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program will disburse funds to Charity on a bi-annual basis. The Rite Aid Foundation will mail the bi-annual disbursement check to Charity within 30 days of the close of each term. For this first term (August 25, 2014 to December 31, 2015), the first charity disbursement term will end on April 30, 2015, and the second charity disbursement term will end on December 31, 2015. The minimum charity disbursement term payment is $50.00 per organization. In the event that the Charity accrues less than $50 in the term, the amount will be rolled into the next term.

What is the Step Up Fund?

In efforts to increase contributions and to reward charities that are participating in the KidCents program, The Rite Aid Foundation will offer charities the “Step Up” reward. For every $500 a charity raises in contributions, that charity will then receive a matching donation of $500 from the KidCents program (up to $5,000 dollars). This amount will be included within the bi-annual disbursement check at the end of each term. The Rite Aid Foundation “Step Up Fund” limits its first term contributions to a maximum of $3,000,000 to be distributed among all eligible charities.

Will my charity have to re-enroll each year?

The first term of the KidCents program will be August 25, 2014 to December 31, 2015. After December 31, 2015, charity participation will need to be renewed regardless of charity approval and entrance date to the program. The first 12-month term will begin January 1, 2016 and end December 31, 2016.

How is my charity allowed to use the funds raised by the KidCents program?

Please refer the KidCents Program Terms & Conditions

Once I have enrolled, is my organization’s information secure?

Yes. Your information will never be shared with anyone outside The Rite Aid Foundation.

How do I update information that may change for my organization (primary contact, new address, etc.)?

Please email riteaidfoundation@riteaid.com with your new information.

About The Rite Aid Foundation

The Rite Aid Foundation FAQs

KidCents FAQs

Contact the Rite Aid Foundation

The Rite Aid Foundation

KidCents Program Conditions & Terms of Use Agreement