Donate to verified nonprofits offering STEM, arts, sports and mentoring programs with 100% of funds reaching youth development initiatives. Zero platform fees means your gift goes directly to supporting kids after school.

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Millions of families across America are searching for safe, enriching places for their children after the school day ends. With demand far outpacing availability and many existing programs facing funding uncertainty, your support helps bridge critical gaps for students who need structured afternoon environments to thrive.
Parents of more than half of all U.S. school-aged students want after-school programs but can't access them due to limited availability and affordability.
The vast majority of after-school program administrators worry about sustainability and future funding, putting existing programs in jeopardy for the families who rely on them.
Nearly 50% of chronically absent students who participate in quality after-school programs show measurable improvements in their regular school-day attendance.

October 23, 2025
Reports high unmet demand for afterschool programs, with cost, availability, and accessibility being key barriers for middle and lower-income families.
October 19, 2025
Highlights that afterschool program supply cannot meet parental demand, with cost being the primary barrier, impacting millions of children nationwide.
October 16, 2025
A report indicates that almost 75% of families lack access to afterschool programs, with rising costs disproportionately affecting lower-income families.
October 15, 2025
Despite high parental satisfaction with existing programs, demand significantly exceeds supply, leaving millions of children without access due to cost and availability issues.
November 02, 2025
A new report reveals over 22 million children, primarily from low-income families and communities of color, face barriers to after-school care, highlighting growing inequitable access.
When you donate through Zeffy, 100% of your contribution goes directly to the verified nonprofit. We don't charge any platform fees, ensuring your donation has the maximum impact on after school programs that support youth development.
Yes, all donations made through Zeffy to verified 501(c)(3) after school programs are tax-deductible. You'll automatically receive a tax receipt after making your donation.
You can find and support a wide range of after school programs, including those focused on academic mentoring, STEAM clubs, arts education, tutoring, robotics, sports, and mental health. All donations made through Zeffy will go directly to the listed nonprofits.
Zeffy securely processes donations using all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH. You can choose the method that works best for you to support after school programs.
Every nonprofit listed on Zeffy is a verified 501(c)(3) organization. We ensure that your donations go to legitimate organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of children through after school programs.
You can easily browse and filter programs by cause on Zeffy to find after school mental health programs. All donations made through our platform go directly to the nonprofits, with no platform fees deducted.
Yes, you can donate to after school sports and youth development programs through Zeffy. Your donation will help provide resources and opportunities for children to participate in sports and other enriching activities.
Every nonprofit on Zeffy has gone through a legitimacy check before being listed. That means:
We verify the organization’s legal nonprofit status (IRS/CRA registration).
We complete identity checks for the administrators running the account
Only legitimate, registered nonprofits make it onto Zeffy.
When you see the Verified by Zeffy badge, you know this nonprofit is real, vetted, and safe to support.
Zeffy is the only fundraising platform that operates on a zero-fee model. Unlike other platforms, we don’t take a cut, and there are no processing fees (we cover these for nonprofits)
That means every dollar you give goes directly to the nonprofit’s mission.
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