named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adopt-A-Family
Matches donors with homeless or low-income families to provide holiday gifts, essential home items, or financial support based on family size and needs
Children for Change
Youth engagement program encouraging children to donate small amounts from allowances or piggy banks; promoted in schools, camps, and religious institutions
Nation's Largest Baby Car Seat Installation Project
Provides and installs baby car seats for low-income families
Summer Camp Sponsorship
Sponsors underprivileged children to attend summer camp as part of year-round support
Tzedakah Program
Provides tzedakah boxes for home use and hosts workshops where families make donation boxes; supports ongoing mitzvah and bar/bat mitzvah service projects
Winter Coat Drive
Distributes winter coats to children and families in need
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
- Distribute toys, clothing, books, school supplies, and hygiene items to underprivileged children and familiesProvides year-round distribution of new toys, clothing, books, school supplies, and hygiene items to homeless, needy, and struggling children and families on Long Island, New York. Thousands of items are distributed annually through direct and in-kind support.
- Operate Adopt-A-Family program connecting donors with families in needFacilitates an Adopt-A-Family program that enables donors to sponsor families with monetary donations ($100–$2,500 based on family size) or in-kind support by fulfilling requested item lists. Supports families referred by social service agencies, schools, hospitals, shelters, and religious institutions.
- Operate holiday and seasonal gift programs for children and familiesOrganizes annual holiday events, including gift deliveries and visits from Santa, at locations such as Oheka Castle, and conducts seasonal drives such as a winter coat drive. Distributed hundreds of toys during a 2023 holiday event and 5,000 toys in a 2004 summer giveaway.
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Comprehensive Dental Care Services 1 activity
- Deliver dental health education and supplies to childrenTeaches children ages 3 to 10 proper oral hygiene through interactive sessions using a horse puppet and a giant toothbrush, and distributes dental care bags containing toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss to children and their parents.
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Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
- Operate a large-scale baby car seat installation projectOrganizes and runs what is described as the nation's largest baby car seat installation project, providing critical child safety support to families in need.
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Jewish Lifecycle-Integrated Service Projects 1 activity
- Organize community engagement and youth service programsHosts family tzedakah box workshops and mitzvah projects that engage Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and families in fundraising and service activities for the local homeless population.
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Pet Food and Supply Pantry Services 1 activity
- Provide pet food and supplies to low-income familiesDistributes donated pet food and pet supplies to support low-income families in caring for their pets, ensuring that pets are not surrendered due to financial hardship.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Run the “Out for a Day” recreational outing programProvides recreational outings for children and families to events such as baseball games, zoos, museums, Off-Broadway shows, and holiday attractions, covering admission, snacks, and souvenirs. Experiences have been provided to groups ranging from three to fifty participants.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Sponsor underprivileged children to attend summer campProvides financial sponsorship for underprivileged children to attend summer camp, enabling access to enriching recreational and educational experiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$55K97%
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expenses
Total expenses$67K
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balance sheet
Total assets$112K
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Net assets$76K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BRIAN HANSEN — DIRECTOR
- EILEEN BRENNAN — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA DOKTOFSKY — PRESIDENTDIRECTOR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- 13 school districts across Long Island Partner — Collaborated with the Children for Change program to engage students and teachers in fundraising activities.
- Amazon Partner — Partner platform enabling donors to contribute hygiene and other items via a wish list.
- Amazon Partner — Platform used for receiving donated toys and items through a wish list.
- American Giving Project Network — Additional charity created to communicate the "More Than Toys" message; operates jointly with Toys of Hope.
- American Giving Project Network — Operates in conjunction with or under the umbrella of the American Giving Project.
- American Giving Project Partner — Co-implements the “Out for a Day” program with Toys of Hope.
- American Giving Project Partner — Collaborates under the joint program name "American Giving Project / Toys Of Hope" for the Poor Paws Program.
- American Giving Project Partner — Collaborates under the shared name American Giving Project / Toys of Hope.
- Board of Education Government — Recognized by the Board of Education with an award for charitable service.
- Eyewitness News Partner — Provides media coverage for Toys of Hope events.
- Governor of New York Government — Received an award from the Governor of New York for charitable service.
- MTV Partner — Provides celebrity endorsement and promotional support for Toys of Hope.
- Mayor of New Orleans Government — Received an award from the mayor of New Orleans for support to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- Mayor of Philadelphia Government — Received an award from the mayor of Philadelphia for support to victims of Hurricane Katrina.
- New York Islanders Partner — Provides celebrity endorsement and promotional support for Toys of Hope.
- News12 Partner — Provides media coverage for Toys of Hope events.
- Newsday Partner — Provides media coverage for Toys of Hope events.
- Nickelodeon Partner — Provides celebrity endorsement and promotional support for Toys of Hope.
- Oheka Castle Partner — Hosted the annual holiday event for underprivileged children in partnership with Toys of Hope.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing donations to the organization.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used to process donations for the organization.
- Playing For Change Foundation Partner — Partnered with Toys of Hope on a screening event for the "Kit House" music video.
- State of NY Government — Recognized by the state of New York with an award for charitable service.
- county social service agencies Partner — Refers families to the Adopt-A-Family program
- fire departments Partner — Refers families to the Adopt-A-Family program
- hospitals Partner — Refers families to the Adopt-A-Family program
- local building management company Partner — Provides storage space for collected toys.
- local businesses Partner — Provides free dental supplies for distribution to children.
- local dentists Partner — Provides free dental supplies for distribution to children.
- religious institutions Partner — Refers families to the Adopt-A-Family program
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- All-Volunteer Model to Maximize Donor Impactmethodology: all_volunteer_modelBy operating with an all-volunteer workforce, the organization ensures 100% of financial donations go directly to services for children, families, and pets in need, because eliminating paid staff overhead increases donor trust and the efficiency of aid delivery.
- Family-Centered Recreational and Educational Experiencesmethodology: family_centered_recreation_accessBy providing free recreational outings and interactive education (e.g., puppet-based dental hygiene), the organization reduces family stress and promotes child well-being, because shared positive experiences strengthen family bonds and make health education engaging and memorable.
- Gift of Play for Emotional Well-beingmethodology: gift_of_playBy providing new toys to homeless and needy children, the organization promotes dignity, pride, and emotional well-being through the personal experience of receiving and owning a gift, because this moment of joy counters the stigma and deprivation associated with poverty.
- Preserving Dignity Through Anonymous and Confidential Givingmethodology: anonymous_givingBy using anonymous giving and confidential matching processes, the organization reduces stigma for recipient families and increases sponsor participation, because mutual anonymity protects dignity while fostering empathy and engagement on both sides.
- Youth Engagement as Service Learningmethodology: youth_engagement_and_service_learningBy involving youth in toy collection and distribution through schools and scouting groups, the organization fosters awareness of poverty and instills lifelong values of community service, because hands-on participation creates experiential empathy and civic responsibility.