Red Nose Day is a campaign to end the cycle of child poverty, one nose at a time. Through the power of entertainment, Red Nose Day raises money and awareness to ensure children a healthy future for all children. We are making that future a reality by ensuring every child is safe, healthy, educated and empowered in America and around the world.
Red Nose Day 2021 was on Thursday, May 27, 2021. On that day, millions of Americans, celebrities and businesses came together to fundraise, donate, and tune in for a special night of programming on NBC.
In its first seven years, Red Nose Day has raised over $275 million and positively impacted the lives of over 30 million children.
Red Nose Day in the United States is a program of Comic Relief US, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Comic Relief US harnesses the power of entertainment to drive positive change to help those who need it most in America and around the world. Campaigns include Red Nose Day, Idol Gives Back, and Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief. You can find out more at ComicRelief.org.
Red Nose Day returns to America on Thursday May 26, 2022.
To help people adhere to evolving health recommendations and keep our communities safe, in 2021 the Digital Red Nose will once again replace the physical Red Nose traditionally sold in Walgreens stores before the global pandemic. The Digital Red Nose is unlocked with a donation at RedNoseDay.org
Just donate here and you'll get access to unlock your Digital Red Nose! A gift of any size can make a life-changing difference for children living in poverty and also gets you access to this year's exclusive digital Red Nose filter on Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
You or your employer can make a gift on behalf of your organization to unlock Digital Red Noses for your entire team.by visiting RedNoseDay.org/Donate/Bulk-Digital-Nose. We suggest making a donation equivalent to $1 per person you’ll be giving Digital Red Noses. After completing your gift, check your inbox for an email with the subject line "Noses On!" for details on how to share the Digital Red Noses in bulk. If you have any issues, please reach out to our Donor Services Team.
Money raised through Red Nose Day provides grants to support programs that ensure children who are living in poverty are safe, healthy and educated. Half of the money supports programs in America across all 50 states and Puerto Rico; the other half supports programs internationally in some of the poorest communities in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
We work with a range of Grantee Partners who deliver these programs on the ground. You can find out more about the amazing programs we support at RedNoseDay.org/impact.
Online: Donating online at RedNoseDay.org/Donate is the best way to support our work. The process is simple and secure - and best of all, your gift will reach us right away.
You can make a one-time or monthly gift using any major credit card, PayPal, ApplePay or through your bank account (ACH/Wire).
By Mail: Please send checks or money orders made payable to "Comic Relief US - Red Nose Day Fund" to our PO Box:
Comic Relief US - Red Nose Day Fund
PO Box 419828
Boston, MA 02241-9828
Donations to the Red Nose Day Fund are tax-deductible to the extent provided by U.S. law. For donations made online, you'll receive a tax receipt via email for your records right away. For donations made by check or money order, you'll receive a receipt by mail within 8 weeks of your donation.
Please note we cannot accept non-cash goods or items as donations (e.g. canned food, clothing, toiletries).
Tax Receipts: For donations made online, you'll receive a tax receipt for your records via email right away.
For donations sent by mail, please include your email address if you wish to receive a digital tax receipt, or your return address to receive a printed tax receipt via U.S. mail.
Please note that while our office remains temporarily closed due to COVID-19, it may take up to 6-8 weeks to receive a printed tax receipt.
If you require any assistance, click here to contact our Donor Services team.
You can always start an online fundraising page! Visit RedNoseDay.org/Fundraise to get ideas and resources, and get started today! You can raise money for Red Nose Day all year long.
If you collected money from others, and want to pay in online without setting up a page: You can use any major credit card or your PayPal account to turn in your fundraising dollars here.
By Mail: If you've collected checks while fundraising, please make sure they are made payable to "Red Nose Day" so you can send them in on behalf of your supporters by using the official Fundraising Check Mail-In.
*Please note if you are turning in money raised through a Red Nose Day fundraiser you are not able to claim a tax deduction for that contribution amount.
Comic Relief US — also known as Comic Relief Inc. — is the nonprofit behind of Red Nose Day. It is a 501(c)(3) organization with Federal Tax ID 01-0885377. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Yes – if your employer operates a payroll giving scheme then you can set up a regular deduction from your pay and request that it comes to Red Nose Day. Please ask your employer for more information.
Ask your employer for a matched giving form and send it along with your check, online payment reference or bank receipt to:
Comic Relief Inc Red Nose Day Fund
PO Box 419828
Boston, MA 02241-9828
Email MatchingGifts@ComicRelief.org with any questions.
We are unable to allocate your money to a specific project or country, but every dollar of the money distributed through the Red Nose Day Fund has the potential to change the lives of children in need, in America and around the world.
Grant applications for The Red Nose Day Fund are by invitation only. The Red Nose Day Fund does not accept unsolicited grant applications.
Yes, you can donate stock, securities and mutual fund shares to Red Nose Day. Please email us at contact@rednoseday.org for more details.