named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Free Holiday Toys Program
Distributes toys and age/gender-appropriate items to economically disadvantaged children during the holiday season; requires student verification for eligibility
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Distributing holiday toys and gifts to children in needCollects, purchases, and distributes age- and gender-appropriate holiday toys, gifts, and books to economically disadvantaged children up to age 18 in Tompkins County, NY, through an annual campaign involving toy drives, volunteer sorting, and pick-up events at The Shops at Ithaca Mall. The program includes fulfilling children's wish lists and supplementing donations with purchased items using cash contributions.
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Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding literacy programs for children and familiesFunds the Family Reading Partnership to support its literacy programs for local children and families in Tompkins County.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizing community fundraising eventsHosts annual fundraising events such as the 5K Walk-A-Thon at The Shops at Ithaca Mall, featuring family activities including Easter Egg Hunts, face painting, raffles, and car seat safety stations, to support children in need. Also conducts year-round fundraising to finance holiday toy purchases.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Providing books to children through partner donationsProvides a book as a gift to each child through donated books from Friends of the Library, integrated into the holiday gift distribution program.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizing volunteers and community partnersHosts an annual volunteer luncheon to recognize the contributions of volunteers and community partners to the organization’s programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$20K25%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6971%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$233K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$233K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.1%
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- CFCU Partner — Hosts multiple toy donation bins at various branch locations.
- Cayuga Heights Police Department Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin and accepts post-December 1 donations.
- Cayuga Lake National Bank Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin during the annual drive.
- Chrome Divas of Ithaca Partner — Co-hosted the 2nd Annual 5K Walk-A-Thon fundraiser with Cops, Kids & Toys.
- Chrome Divas of Ithaca Partner — Co-produced the 2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon with COPS KIDS AND TOYS INC.
- Chrome Divas of Ithaca Partner — Supported the 2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon event.
- Cornell Elves Partner — Coordinates verification with schools to prevent duplicate holiday gift distribution.
- Cornell Police Department Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin and accepts post-December 1 donations.
- Cornell University Police Department Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
- Dryden Police Department Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
- Dryden VFW Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin during the annual drive.
- Family Reading Partnership Partner — Receives financial support from Cops, Kids & Toys to continue providing literacy programs to local families.
- Family Reading Partnership Partner — Recipient of funding and supported organization in Tompkins County.
- Fraternal Order of Eagles #1253 Partner — Hosted the 2026 Annual Volunteer Luncheon and provided a donation to support CKT's mission.
- Friends of the Library Partner — Supplies book donations for distribution to children during the holiday program.
- Home Depot Ithaca Partner — Donated a 5-burner gas grill for a fundraising raffle to benefit Cops, Kids & Toys.
- Home Depot of Ithaca Partner — Donated a premium 5-burner gas grill for the raffle event.
- Ithaca College Police Department Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin and accepts post-December 1 donations.
- Ithaca College Police Department Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
- Ithaca Police Department Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin during the annual drive.
- Kinney Drug Partner — Hosts toy donation bins at multiple locations.
- Maguire Automotive Group Partner — Hosts toy donation bins at multiple dealership locations.
- New York State Parks Police Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
- New York State Troopers Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
- PayPal Partner — Handles and stores all payment data for transactions on the organization's services.
- Probation Department Partner — Accepts toy donations after December 1.
- Salvation Army Partner — Coordinates verification to ensure families are not receiving duplicate holiday gifts.
- Shops of Ithaca Mall Partner — Hosts the Toy Room location where toy donations are accepted after December 1.
- TC3 Partner — Hosts a toy donation bin at Tompkins Community College.
- TC3 Campus Police Partner — Participating law enforcement agency supporting CKT's work with children and families.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Centered Holiday Giving with Personalized Selection 152 orgsmethodology: client-centered_holiday_givingBy matching gifts to children's specific requests and distributing age- and gender-appropriate items, we ensure dignity and relevance in holiday giving because personalized, respectful gift selection increases emotional impact and perceived worth for economically disadvantaged children.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Needs-Based, Equitable Access Through Coordination 152 orgsmethodology: single-service_verificationBy verifying that each child receives gifts from only one organization and assessing community need, we ensure fair and non-duplicative distribution because coordinated access prevents over-saturation and directs resources to those most in need.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Community-Partnered Distribution Leveraging Law Enforcement 14 orgsmethodology: law-enforcement-community-partnershipBy engaging law enforcement officers and community volunteers in toy collection and distribution, we build trust and increase participation because collaborative, relationship-based outreach strengthens community bonds and reduces stigma around receiving support.shared approach: Positive Contact Theory →