Frequently
Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about the Toy Industry Foundation:
What does TIF do?
When I
make a financial contribution to TIF, where is my money going
towards?
Is there a minimum/maximum to
donate?
How can I donate toys to The Toy
Bank?
What is your Employer Identification Number
(EIN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN)?
How can
I receive toys through The Toy Bank?
How can I
apply to receive a grant from the Toy Industry Foundation?
How can I get copies of TIF publications?
I’m a member of the press, where can I find media
information?
Can I volunteer at TIF?
Where does TIF get its funding?
What does TIF
do?
We bring play into the lives of kids in need by donating toys across
the country and around the world, and by providing grant funding to
worthy children’s charities. See how.
When I make a
financial contribution to TIF, where is my money going towards?
Monetary donations made to the Foundation go to help one of our
programs such as The Toy Bank™ or grantmaking. Your
contribution could be used to facilitate the shipment of toys to
deserving children around the world or allow us to issue grants to
organizations that help make play possible and whose missions are in
line with that of the Foundation.
Is there a
minimum/maximum to donate?
There is no donation too big or too small!
How can I donate
toys to The Toy Bank?
The Toy Industry Foundation launched The Toy Bank in 2003 to give
newly-manufactured toys to children in need. Manufacturers, distributors
and retailer can contribute to The Toy Bank. Learn how.
What is your
Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Tax Identification Number
(TIN)?
The Toy Industry Foundation EIN or TIN is 13-6161457.
How can I
receive toys through The Toy Bank?
The Toy Bank is able to provide toys to millions of children through
charitable organizations in communities across the U.S. and
abroad. Learn how to
join the Toy Bank network.
How can I apply to receive a grant from the Toy
Industry Foundation?
Proposals for grant funding may be submitted annually through
our Play
Connects program. If you have any additional questions,
please contact Foundation Manager Marisa Medina at mmedina@toyindustryfoundation.org.
How can I get
copies of TIF publications?
To receive copies of Let’s Play: A Guide to Toys for
Children with Special Needs, Fun Play, Safe Play, or Juegos
Divertidos, Juegos Seguros, simply visit ToyInfo.org.
I’m a
member of the press, where can I find media information?
For members of the media, we ask that you visit our News page to access
the latest press releases as well as current photographs from Foundation
events. If you are calling in regards to a specific Toy Industry
Foundation question, please contact Adrienne
Appell (646.520.4863).
Can I volunteer
at TIF?
TIF is always looking for people who are interested in helping us
accomplish our mission of bringing joy, comfort and learning to children
in need. The Foundation is busy year round with a number of projects. If
you are interested in volunteering, please complete our volunteer form. A representative from the
Foundation will contact you as soon as we have an opportunity
available.
Where does TIF
get its funding?
The Toy Industry Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the North
American toy industry. We are directly affiliated with the Toy Industry
Association, the not-for-profit trade association for producers and
importers of toys and youth entertainment products sold in North
America. As a result, TIF receives partial funding from
TIA. The majority of our funding, however, comes from generous
donations from individuals and corporate contributions.
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