Shape their tomorrow.
Stand with them today.
Donate to help children heal and be kids again.
Every 10 seconds, a report of child abuse is made, and 1 in 7 children experienced child abuse or neglect in the last year.* When you donate, 100% of your gift will go to support organizations that help children find hope and overcome trauma. During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, In-N-Out Burger® will match your donation 3-to-1.**
*U.S Department of Health and Human Services; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. **In-N-Out Burger® will match to a maximum of $600,000. Stock photo. Posed by model. ©2026 In-N-Out Burgers
In-N-Out Burger
Foundation Mission
To assist children and youth who have been victims of child abuse and neglect, and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate.
There are over 400,000
children in the foster care system, and more than 115,000 are waiting to be adopted.
Every 10 Seconds
a child abuse report is placed.
At least 1 in 7 children
have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States.
Since 1984, In-N-Out Burger® has paid all costs associated with the In-N-Out Burger Foundation
so that 100% of every dollar
raised goes back to our communities
2025
322 organizations
77 counties
9 states
2024
390 organizations
75 counties
8 states
2023
386 organizations
73 counties
8 states
2022
385 organizations
70 counties
7 states
2021
403 organizations
68 counties
7 states
About The Foundation
The In-N-Out Burger Foundation was created by In-N-Out Burger’s cofounder Esther Snyder and her son Rich, with the help of Lynda Snyder in 1984. The Snyder Family’s personal encounters with child abuse and neglect, along with Esther’s belief that every child deserves a chance and a future, is what led to the Foundation’s passionate focus on prevention and intervention in the lives of children and youth.
The issue of child abuse and neglect is complex. Our response focuses on 3 core areas:
Prevention
Strengthening families and encouraging safe environments for children and youth.
Intervention
Providing healing while disrupting cycles of abuse.
Restoration
Restoring hope for kids in the aftermath of trauma by investing in their future.
The In-N-Out Burger Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is supported primarily through donor contributions and internal fundraising activities sponsored by In-N-Out Burger. Additionally, In-N-Out Burger covers all costs associated with the In-N-Out Burger Foundation ensuring that 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to children and youth in need.
Organization Spotlight
Childhelp is a nonprofit founded in 1959 by actresses Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson. For more than 66 years, it has protected children, strengthened families, and brought hope to those affected by abuse and neglect. In 2025 alone, Childhelp served more than 350,000 children and families through programs, including its 24/7 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, which supports nearly 100,000 children, parents, and caregivers each year. Childhelp Advocacy Centers also serve more than 4,000 children annually, providing safety, medical care, and trauma-informed therapy. Since 1998, the In-N-Out Burger Foundation has stood with Childhelp, bringing safety, healing, and hope.
Childhelp has been supported by the In-N-Out Burger Foundation® since 1998
To learn more, please visit https://childhelp.org
With your support, we can help prevent child abuse and
provide hope and healing to young lives.
What is child abuse?
Child abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver, whether through action or failure to act, causes serious physical or emotional harm, death, sexual abuse, exploitation, or imminent risk of serious harm.
Children are suffering from an often-unseen epidemic of child abuse and neglect within the U.S. It is a widespread issue that leaves its imprint on countless children, families, and our communities. At least 1 in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States.
Every Year We Award Grants
To non-profit organizations dedicated to the prevention and intervention of child abuse and neglect.
For Grant Guidelines & Next Steps Learn More
Contact the Foundation
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In-N-Out Burger Foundation
4199 Campus Drive, 9th Floor
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 509-2555
If you would like to donate by check, please remit to the address above. Checks can be made payable to "The In-N-Out Burger Foundation"
