Gracie's Gowns, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity with the IRS and a non-stock corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our FID/EIN number is: 46-2127098. Copies of our tax-exempt status and yearly report is on file and available upon request.
Monetary donations can be mailed through mail, online or in person at any of our events!
We've set-up PayPal donation buttons on our website for specific children, shipping and for in general donations (which you will see here as well). The average cost of a gown is $30.00 - this includes the supply and shipping expenses as well, but the cost is variable based on size and the geographic location it is being shipped to. On the sponsorship page we always list the children waiting to have their gown request filled. Any in general donations are always put towards our sponsorship list first with remaining funds being used for operating expenses. You may request that your donation be restricted to one area or another as well.
We will be working on setting up monthly donation options in the near future as well, for those who want to commit giving all year long.
Supply and Material contributions are ALWAYS welcomed!
Attention Amazon Shoppers: You can now support Gracie's Gowns while shopping - nothing extra required! The next time you go to shop on Amazon, use our link below and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to Gracie's Gowns! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-2127098
Items that we use consistently and can also use help in purchasing are:
Our Mailing Address for these items is:
Gracie's Gowns
20 Lake Caroline Drive
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
Attention Amazon Shoppers: You can now support Gracie's Gowns while shopping - nothing extra required! The next time you go to shop on Amazon, use our link below and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to Gracie's Gowns! http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-2127098
Items that we use consistently and can also use help in purchasing are:
- Cotton and Flannel fabrics that are suitable for children of all ages. The smaller three gown sizes require 1/2 yrd, the next size up is 1 yard, the next is 2 yards and the teen size is 3 yards. We will gladly accept any fabrics whether or not we have a request for it at this time, as we receive requests almost daily.
- Sewing machine thread and Embroidery Machine Thread (Gutterman or Sulky is what I typically use, however other brands are more than welcome too)
- Size 20 and Heart-Shaped Plastic snaps in all colors - I purchase ours through kamsnaps.com (we LOVE them)
- Prewound Bobbins - these are used in the sewing machine (allows for 3x the amount of sewing compared to winding a bobbin)
- Pellon Stabilizer - stitch n' tear, wash away, and, light weight sew-in
- Single Fold Bias Tape - used on the Infant size gowns
- Self-Adhesive Shipping Labels
- Stickers, socks with grippies on the bottom, hairbows, coloring books, journals, notepads, travel size or regular size pillow cases, cards, Crayola Go-Packs or small coloring sets, smaller blankets and toys, homemade items, or anything small to mail with the gowns.
- 3/8" or 7/8" Sew-On Velcro - used on preemie gowns for closure
Our Mailing Address for these items is:
Gracie's Gowns
20 Lake Caroline Drive
Ruther Glen, VA 22546
