The Giving Square advances the democratic ideals of equality and civic responsibility by recognizing children as leaders for a new model of philanthropy, one grounded in our natural empathetic connections to the experiences and needs of others.

We envision a world where communities thrive because everyone, especially children, are active, empathetic, and impactful contributors to society.

Children can be civic actors, philanthropists, community builders...but only if we get out of their way! Children are not often treated or valued as civic or philanthropic actors. This is a form of adultism, a bias that kids can’t make meaningful contributions to society until adulthood. If we give children the tools, permission, and support, they will make a positive impact on our families, schools, and communities, now and throughout their lives. We are here to prove this.