Requests for toys will only be accepted using the official program application. Gifts In Kind International, the leading charity in the field of product philanthropy has been selected to administer the Mattel Toy Donation Program.
To download the application click here. For additional information about the program, please read below or visit Gifts In Kind International’s Web site or contact Gifts In Kind at (703) 836-2121 or via email at mattel@giftsinkind.org.
Request Letters from charities via facsimile or regular mail will no longer be considered. All organizations must complete the application – no exceptions will be made.
Each year Mattel receives thousands of requests for toys. Unfortunately, we are not able to grant toys to all eligible organizations. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reapply each year.
Although most of our in-kind donations have traditionally been made during the holiday season, organizations may now apply throughout the year and receive toys to support on-going or non-holiday programs (based on availability of donated items). The deadline to submit an application for holiday toys was September 30th. Due to the high volume of requests for holiday toys, exceptions cannot be made. Applications will be accepted again beginning in January 2005..
Qualified organizations may request toys up to two times per calendar year (January through December), for a maximum of 600 toys per agency per year. For example, an organization may submit two requests for 300 toys each, or one request for 600 toys per year.
Due to the high volume of requests received, the following criteria have been established for toy donation consideration. Please review this information carefully prior to completing the donation program application. Priority is given to nonprofits who serve children ages 0-12
Eligible organizations must:
- Have nonprofit status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service and be registered with Gifts In Kind International either through a local Gifts In Kind® program or directly. To learn more about Gifts In Kind’s registration program visit their Web Site at www.giftsinkind.org/receive/registration/default.asp.
- Must be located in the United States
- Must directly serve children in need
Ineligible organizations include:
- Schools and Universities (including preschools)
- Daycares/Childcare centers
- Fraternal and Social Clubs
- Political and Business Associations
- Religious Organizations
- Third-party and fundraising organizations (such as United Ways and Volunteer Centers)
- Organizations holding toy drives (such as Toys for Tots or similar programs)
- Requests for gift bag items
- Requests from individuals or families cannot be considered
Other information:
- The majority of our donation packages include assorted toys for boys and girls. An assortment typically consists of two to three types of toys. Special requests are rarely considered.
- Requests for toys must be made using the donation program application. If you meet our eligibility criteria, you can access and download the application by clicking here.
- Deliveries can be made only to street addresses (no P.O. Boxes, please) and special delivery arrangements cannot be made. Please include a shipping address that can accept deliveries during normal business hours Monday through Friday.
- To learn more about the program, or get the status of a submitted application or toy shipment, please contact Gifts In Kind International at (703) 836-2121 or mattel@giftsinkind.org.
Mattel, Inc. and the Mattel Children’s Foundation reserve the right to change and/or alter the Toy Donations Guidelines and any time and without prior notification.
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