Climb For The Kids
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
An annual mountain climbing fundraiser dedicated to raising money and awareness for children battling cancer.
Focus Area: Direct financial relief to families facing the cost of cancer treatment for children.
Program Details:
- Raises money and awareness for children battling cancer
- Since 2015, climbs have raised more than $500,000 to support charitable partners
- Every dollar donated goes directly to families (all climb-related expenses covered by foundation)
- Includes documentary filmmaking component to tell donor stories
Geographic Scope: International (mountains worldwide including US and international locations)
Key Statistics:
- $500K+ raised since 2015
- 10+ organizations supported
- 1,000+ individual and business donors
Partner Organizations:
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Friends of Kids with Cancer
- Team Alec Forever
Recent Climb History:
- 2024 (10th Annual): Mount Baker, Washington - raised nearly $14,000
- 2023 (9th): Grand Canyon - raised over $14,000
- 2022 (8th): Chimborazo Peak, Ecuador - raised over $55,000
- 2021 (7th): Kahiltna Glacier, Alaska - raised over $64,000
- 2019 (5th): Cotopaxi, Ecuador - raised over $50,000
- 2018 (4th): Grand Teton - raised over $30,000
Mission: Kids all over the world are battling serious illnesses. The foundation takes each step for kids who need help.
What Keep Climbing Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 4
- Total given
- $133K
- Median grant
- $19K
- Range
- $6,554–$88K
- By dollars: Tennessee 67%, Maryland 21%, Colorado 8%. Top recipient cities: Memphis, TN; Rockville, MD; Greenwood Village, CO.
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Girls on the Run St Louis · Maplewood, MO
Charitable
$6,554
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Fields of Work
- Cancer
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