Toy Donations

Each year Mattel donates toys to needy children (ages 0-12) throughout the world. Mattel works along side Gifts In Kind International to administer this program.

Eligible Organizations:

• Serve children in the U.S. (International Organizations must contact their local Mattel Office)
• Public charities, tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code
• Be registered with Gifts In Kind International either through a local Gifts In Kind® program or directly.
• Must directly serve children in need.

Ineligible Organizations:

• 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

Mattel helped in relief efforts during South East Asia's tsunami in 2004 as well as during Hurricane Katrina and Rita in 2005 sending approximately 2 million toys.

For more information check out : http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_toyDonations.asp#