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Mattel fulfills thousands of requests to eligible organizations with toy
donations for children in need around the world every year. Through our toy
donation program, Mattel is making a difference in the lives of children and
bringing smiles to thousands of children every year.
Applying For Toy Donations
Applications for toy donations are only accepted using the online
forms from January 1 through September 30 every year. Applications can not be
accepted after the deadline. Gifts In Kind International, a leading nonprofit
organization in the field of product philanthropy, administers the Mattel Toy
Donation Program domestically and the National Children's Hospitals Mattel Toy
Donation Program.
Mattel's Toy Donation Program
Each year, Mattel receives thousands of requests for toys. 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 that serve children from birth to
12 years. Infant toys are not available at this time.
Qualified organizations may request toys up to two times per calendar year, for
a maximum of 400 toys per agency per year. The majority of our donation
packages include assorted toys for boys and girls. An assortment typically
consists of two to three types of toys. Shipping and handling fees apply to all
the donations.
Eligible organizations:
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Serve children in the U.S. If you are an international organization, please
contact your local Mattel office.
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Public charities, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code
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Be registered with Gifts In Kind International either through a local Gifts In
KindŽ program or directly. To learn more about Gifts In Kind's registration
program click here.
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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
Application:
To download the application and get additional information, please
click here
For more information, please contact:
Gifts In Kind International at (703) 836-2121
Mattel@giftsinkind.org
Mattel reserves the right to change and/or alter the Toy Donations
Guidelines at any time and without prior notification. While supplies last.
The Mattel Toy Store also offers a Charitable Toy Program for those entities
that do not qualify for the Mattel Toy Donation Program. Please
click here
for more information about this program.
National Children's Hospitals Mattel Toy Donation Program
If your organization is a member of NACHRI or if you are a certified
children's hospital in the US, please email Mattel@giftsinkind.org directly.
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