News & Stories

Richard Gottlieb Grant Offers Opportunities for the Toy Industry to Support Students

26 JAN

In continuing Richard Gottlieb’s legacy and supporting students at his alma mater, the University of Richmond, Gottlieb’s family is inviting the toy community to consider making a donation through The Toy Foundation’s website to the Richard Gottlieb Toy Entrepreneurship Grant.

Major Toy Companies Unite to Support The Toy Foundation™ at the TOTY® Awards

13 JAN

Taking place the evening of Friday, February 13 at Pier Sixty in New York City, the TOTYs will include a record-setting seven Presenting Sponsors, all of which are committed to creating a world where every child has access to play.

Last Chance: TOTY® Voting Closes Tomorrow (Jan. 7)

06 JAN

The 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards are just a few weeks away, and time is running out to vote to determine which finalists will take home a prestigious award.

The Toy Foundation™ Delivers Holiday Joy to Children in Need

23 DEC

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is delivering play this holiday season to children in under-resourced communities, schools, and hospitals nationwide with the distribution of more than 20,000 toys through its Toy Chest program. Thanks to the toy industry’s united support, year-round toy donations and financial contributions enable TTF to reach children when they need it the most.

The Toy Foundation Reached 2.4 Million Children in Need in 2025; Help Extend the Impact in 2026

16 DEC

In 2025, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) made great strides to advance its mission to unite the toy industry in delivering the benefits of play to children in need.

Toy Companies Support The Toy Foundation's Mission at the 2026 TOTY® Awards

09 DEC

Toy companies are pledging their support of The Toy Foundation’s mission to create a world where every child has access to play by serving as sponsors for the 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards, taking place Friday, February 13 at Pier Sixty in New York City.

President’s Letter: Sharing the Gift of Play This Giving Tuesday

02 DEC

On Giving Tuesday, Toy Association President & CEO Greg Ahearn invites the industry to support The Toy Foundation’s Holiday Gift Catalog. Contributions directly fund toys, comfort kits, and play projects, helping deliver joy and hope to children who need it most.

The Toy Foundation Partners with Crazy Aaron’s and Chuck E. Cheese in Holiday Cause Campaign

25 NOV

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) will receive 100% of the proceeds from the sale of exclusive, limited edition Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty mini tins available at select Chuck E. Cheese locations this holiday season.

The Toy Foundation™ Launches 2025 Holiday Gift Catalog to Benefit Children in Need

18 NOV

This holiday giving season, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is inspiring new and existing donors to give back to children in need by launching its first-ever Holiday Gift Catalog.

Reserve Your Tickets for the 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards

17 NOV

Tickets are now on sale for The Toy Foundation’s 2026 Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards , which will unveil the industry’s top toys, games, and properties, and honor the newest inductees into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

Rare Beckett Black Label TCG Card Goes to Auction in Support of The Toy Foundation™

11 NOV

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) will be the beneficiary of a truly one-of-a-kind auction item: a rare Beckett Black Label Pokémon card that Dragon Shield, a global leader in premium trading card game accessories, and Beckett, the premier grading and authentication company for trading cards and collectibles, recently launched to the edge of space.

2026 Toy of the Year Award Finalists Unveiled at Chicago Toy & Game Fair

08 NOV

The unveiling of the TOTY finalists, which represent this year's most sought-after toys across 16 categories of play, coincided with CHITAG's first-ever Wishlist Weekend™, a new holiday tradition that encourages families all across the country to pla

Sponsor the TOTY® Awards this February to Showcase Your Brand & Philanthropy

04 NOV

Hosted by and benefiting The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards invites companies to showcase their brands and commitment to giving back by serving as an event sponsor.

Toy of the Year® Finalists to be Unveiled at CHITAG

23 OCT

The finalists for The Toy Foundation’s Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards will be revealed in person at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (CHITAG) on Saturday, November 8. The announcement will take place during a live press conference at 11:30 a.m. (Central) on the CHITAG main stage, accompanied by a national press release.

The Toy Foundation™ Play Fund Kicks Off its 5th Year Supporting Children’s Hospitals

21 OCT

Each year, The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) Play Fund opens grant applications for children’s hospitals and health systems nationwide to apply for funding — and TTF is looking for industry partners to financially support the Play Fund in its fifth annual grant cycle. 

The Toy Foundation™ Provides Comfort Through Play in the Wake of Natural Disasters

06 OCT

The Toy Foundation works year-round to distribute toys to the families and children most impacted by natural disasters. To support these ongoing disaster relief efforts, companies can submit a product donation form to coordinate a free pickup.

Donate to The Toy Foundation™ to Give the Gift of Play to Children in Need this Holiday Season

29 SEP

As the holiday season approaches, TTF is calling on toy companies to donate product to the Toy Chest and create a magical season for as many children as possible.

How The Toy Foundation???s Play Fund is Providing Play-Focused Upgrades at Children's Hospitals

23 SEP

This year, The Toy Foundation™ Play Fund distributed $405,000 to 23 children’s hospitals to support a variety of play-focused projects that will benefit more than 245,000 children in need.

More than $425,000 Raised for Children Impacted by Natural Disasters at Golf & Give FUNdraiser

15 SEP

The toy community raised nearly half a million dollars to benefit children in need at The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser September 9. Held during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview Market Weeks, the event welcomed toy professionals for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and giving back at Topgolf in El Segundo.

Don't Forget: Reserve Your Spot for the Industry's Golf & Give FUNdraiser on September 9

26 AUG

Tee up with industry friends for an evening of friendly competition, casual networking, and giving back at The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser, taking place Tuesday, September 9 at Topgolf El Segundo during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks.

Put Your Brand in the Spotlight or Purchase Tickets for The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser

11 AUG

The Toy Foundation’s Golf & Give FUNdraiser at Topgolf El Segundo is just around the corner, taking place Tuesday, September 9 during The Toy Association’s LA Fall Preview® Market Weeks.

Support America's Under-Resourced Classrooms with a Donation to the Toy Chest

4 AUG

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is accepting product donations to the Toy Chest for the 2025 back-to-school season.

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