About Us
FAQ
- When did Riley Hospital for Children open?
- What is the largest gift that Riley Children’s Foundation has ever received?
- When was Camp Riley founded? Who does Camp Riley serve?
- How can I make a donation to Riley Children’s Foundation?
- Do you have staff members who can speak to our organization?
- What is the history of Riley Children’s Foundation?
- What is the Riley Children’s Foundation vision?
- How much of the money that Riley Children’s Foundation raises goes to support Riley?
- Do you accept non-monetary donations?
- How much money from buying a Riley license plate supports the hospital?
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When did Riley Hospital for Children open?
Riley Hospital for Children first opened in 1924 for the cost of $1.5 million.
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What is the largest gift that Riley Children’s Foundation has ever received?
In 2007, the Simon Family made a transformational gift of $40 million. In the family’s honor, the new inpatient tower at Riley Hospital will be named the Simon Family Tower.
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When was Camp Riley founded? Who does Camp Riley serve?
Camp Riley was founded in 1955 at Bradford Woods, owned by Indiana University and located 25 miles southwest of Indianapolis. Camp Riley serves youth with physical disabilities, providing 24-hour medical care and low staff-to-camper ratios.
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How can I make a donation to Riley Children’s Foundation?
You can make a donation from any page on the RileyKids.org site, just click on donate now. You can make your gift online or print the form and send it in with your donation.
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Do you have staff members who can speak to our organization?
We do have staff members and Riley families who are available to speak to your organization. Please contact Greg Williamson at gwilliamson@rileykids.org.
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What is the history of Riley Children’s Foundation?
The Riley Memorial Association, now named Riley Children’s Foundation, was founded in 1921 to honor beloved Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. The group’s first project was to purchase Mr. Riley’s Lockerbie-neighborhood home, where the poet lived during the last 23 years of his life. After opening the home to the public, the group went on to build Riley Hospital for Children and open Camp Riley for Youth with Physical Disabilities. Riley Hospital opened its doors and received its first patient in 1924. Camp Riley has operated since 1955. The hospital, camp and museum home are projects supported and sustained through the fundraising efforts of Riley Children’s Foundation.
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What is the Riley Children’s Foundation vision?
Every Indiana child well and well-cared for.
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How much of the money that Riley Children’s Foundation raises goes to support Riley?
Less than 20 cents of each dollar raised is used for fundraising expenses.
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Do you accept non-monetary donations?
The Child Life Department at Riley Hospital for Children can facilitate non-monetary donations. To find out more about their wish lists and donation guidelines please send an e-mail to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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How much money from buying a Riley license plate supports the hospital?
When you buy a Riley license plate, $15 of the cost comes directly to Riley. Last year, more than $250,000 was given to Riley through license plate purchases. Riley license plates are available for purchase in every Indiana license branch.
