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Gifts In Kind's Featured Corporate Partners

Featured Corporate Partners

Gifts In Kind International’s corporate partners represent a broad spectrum of top companies, including nearly half of the Fortune 100 consumer and retail product corporations. Large corporations, as well as small and mid-sized companies, benefit by supporting the communities where they do business, reducing inventory and warehousing expenses, and qualifying for a tax deduction. Gifts In Kind International works with thousands of corporate and association partners, large and small, to provide urgently needed products to communities throughout America and around the world. Get details below about some of our leading corporate partners and their Gifts In Kind donation programs. Learn about our generous association partners.

	3M Company (Fortune #97) A leading manufacturer of innovative consumer brands, 3M donates office supplies and houseware items to nonprofits and schools. 3M’s donated products actively support educational, health, social service and other programs.
	Amscan Holdings A leading manufacturer of more than 400 specially designed ensembles of party accessories and novelties, including balloons, invitations, piñatas, stationery, and tableware, Amscan’s donated items assist nonprofits with program activities for children and seniors, as well as feeding programs at soup kitchens and shelters.
	Anna’s Linens Anna's Linens is a specialty retailer of discounted home furnishings, including bed linens, window coverings, and bath accessories; the retailer has about 250 stores. Anna’s Linens donates items that assist needy families as they transition to affordable housing, as well as immigrants, the elderly, disabled and other needy individuals by providing the basic necessities and comforts for the home environment.

Adobe Systems Incorporated
One of the world's largest software companies, provides commercial and nonprofit graphic design and publishing software around the globe. Through a partnership with Gifts In Kind International, Adobe is committed to making communities stronger by providing software donations to K-12 schools that develop and present curriculum material and provide teacher and student training in the focus areas of digital technology and visual communication.

Autodesk, Inc.
The world's leading design software and digital content company, serves customers in industries where design is critical to success: building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and location services. Through its software donation program, managed by Gifts In Kind International, Autodesk assists nonprofit organizations, correctional facilities and qualified disabled individuals with contributions that enhance communities, improve individual productivity and positively affect self-esteem.

Avon Products, Inc. (Fortune #283)
The world’s largest direct seller of cosmetics and beauty-related items in more than 100 countries, is a leading donor for Gifts In Kind providing support to thousands of the most disadvantaged. Avon products touch women and families creating new lives at home and in the workplace. Avon is the recipient of Gifts In Kind International’s Light of Hope Award.

Beall's Department Stores, Inc.
One of four subsidiaries of Beall’s, Inc., operating more than 375 retail store sites in states across the Sun Belt, from Florida to California.

As a valued Retail Donation Program partner with Gifts In Kind International, Beall’s provides much-needed goods to hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the United States. Through donations of clothing and housewares, Beall’s supports relief and assistance for many people in a variety of situations, including natural disasters, hospice care, shelter and transitional housing.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Fortune #397)
The number one superstore domestic retailer, is a nationwide chain selling quality merchandise and home furnishings in more than 800 stores.

Through its Retail Donation Partner Program with Gifts In Kind International, as well as ongoing product donations, Bed Bath & Beyond provides invaluable assistance from coast to coast. Bed Bath & Beyond's products are used to revitalize communities through equipping emergency shelters, immigrant support programs, low-income housing and other community resources.

Church & Dwight Company Inc.
Church & Dwight, a leading manufacturer of personal care and consumer goods became a brand new donor with Gifts In Kind in 2006.

Through their donation of personal care products thousands of women will be provided with the resources they need from health clinics to improve their health.

Crayola
Producer of crayons and other Crayola art products for children, donates arts and crafts products through Gifts In Kind International to organizations that provide programs and services for disadvantaged children.

CVS Corporation (Fortune #51)
A leading retailer operating some 6,200 stores in nearly 45 states donates a variety of products to Gifts In Kind including office/school supplies, health, beauty and personal care products. Thanks to CVS thousands of needy individuals are provided with the items needed for the most basic care which instills a sense of hope for a brighter future.

Dell Inc. (Fortune #34)
A trusted and diversified information-technology supplier and partner, sells a comprehensive portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide.

Through a partnership program with Gifts In Kind International, Dell donates all-in-one printers (refurbished) and peripherals to nonprofit organizations focusing on education, job training and other vital community services.

Disney Stores (Fortune #54)
Owned and operated by The Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. participates in Gifts In Kind International’s Retail Donation Partner Program through its hundreds of Disney Stores.

More than 250 charities serving impoverished children and their families across the United States and Canada benefit from ongoing product pickups of Disney clothing, toys and accessories. Through these donations, Disney supports disadvantaged youth in shelters, transitional housing, day care and foster care.

Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. (Fortune #352)
One of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products sold in more than 130 countries, is a lead donor of Gifts In Kind. Through this program, Estée Lauder donations help hundreds of community-based organizations deliver vital community services to those most in need.

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FileMaker
A leading provider of PC database software programs, donates FileMaker Pro Licenses to qualified non-profits through a coordinated program administered by Gifts In Kind International.

Qualified organizations provide vital objectives such as health promotion and education, hunger eradication, child development, crime prevention and community programs serving children and adults in global communities in which its employees live and work in U.S. and Canada.

Gap, Inc. (Fortune #144)
– including Old Navy, Banana Republic, GapKids and BabyGap –
is one of the world’s top retailers, operating over 3,100 stores worldwide. Gap donates name-brand clothing and accessories through Gifts In Kind International. These critical donations touch countless disadvantaged individuals and communities across the United States and Canada, served by Gifts In Kind-registered charities that provide vital services and programs to children and families.

General Motors Corporation (Fortune #3)
is the world's largest automotive corporation and full-line vehicle manufacturer, with brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn.

Through Gifts In Kind International, GM donates vehicles, tools and automotive components to a network of vocational, college-level training centers to be used in the educational instruction process. GM also donates office equipment and clothing to a wide range of nonprofit organizations through Gifts In Kind International. General Motors is the recipient of Gifts In Kind International’s Light of Hope Award.

Guess?, Inc.
One of the most widely recognizable apparel companies across the globe donates products from its 747 retail stores to charities that provide assistance to needy families, including children. Through the Gifts In Kind Retail Donation Partner program, each Guess store is matched with a charity partner to receive ongoing donations throughout the year.

H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB (#264 in Fortune Global 500)
H&M designs apparel for men, women and children as well as its own brand of cosmetics. H&M operates more than 1,200 stores in 24 countries and donates apparel and personal care products to Gifts In Kind in an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Hallmark Cards, Inc.
The number one producer of greeting cards and other gift items donates a variety of items, including paper products, gift items and greeting cards from their stores and other corporate facilities. These items are used by nonprofits to provide services to the elderly, children and families in community centers, homeless shelters, and day-care settings.

Hanesbrands Inc.
A global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world.

Gifts In Kind International’s Clothe & Comfort® program sponsored by a grant from the Sara Lee Foundation assists thousands of communities annually with a wide array of essential products for all ages, instilling a sense of pride, self-confidence and well-being for the most disadvantaged.

Hewlett-Packard Corporation (Fortune #14)
A global leader in providing technology solutions to consumers, businesses and institutions. Through Gifts In Kind International, HP employees participate in the HP Employee Product Gift Matching Program which provides valuable technology equipment to schools and charities focusing on the following areas: arts and culture, education, health and human services, and the environment.

Highlights for Children, Inc.
Highlights for Children publishes Highlights, the nation's leading general interest magazine for children with a circulation of more than 2 million. Highlights for Children is dedicated to helping children grow in the areas of creative development, basic reading skills and knowledge. Through the donations of Highlights, nonprofit organizations providing educational programs are better equipped to help provide enhanced learning environments for our youth.

IBM Corporation (Fortune #15),
The world's top provider of computer hardware, donates hardware and software through Gifts In Kind International. IBM’s Technology Grants, Young Explorer and Multi-Media Programs equip thousands of community-based organizations globally each year with equipment to deliver youth education opportunities, community and family services, support for the disabled/disadvantaged, youth development and adult services programs. IBM is the recipient of Gifts In Kind International’s Light of Hope Award.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
A multi-brand company that designs, develops and produces toys, leisure products and writing instruments for children and adults around the world. The company has become a top five U.S. company in the toys and leisure products sector. Donations of toys and educational products are donated through Gifts In Kind International to organizations that provide programs and services for disadvantaged children. Jakks Pacific is also an active participant in The Toy Bank™, a donation partnership program with The Toy Industry Association and Gifts In Kind International.

	J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (Fortune #116) J. C. Penney Corporation, one of the largest department store, catalog, and e-commerce retailers in the US operating more than 1,000 stores. J.C. Penney has been a major and consistent donor with Gifts In Kind for many years, donating apparel, household goods and furniture. Their donations have assisted countless needy individuals.
	Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (Fortune #470) This leading manufacturer and retailer of women’s and men’s clothing and shoes operates more than 1,100 stores and donates apparel and footwear. Donations have assisted nonprofits providing services to the needy, helping them re-enter the workforce and restoring their confidence and pride.
	Juno Lighting, Inc. Juno Lighting makes light fixtures for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Juno Lighting has been a consistent leading donor for Gifts In Kind helping many nonprofits revitalize neighborhoods and provide much-needed housing for lower-income families.
	Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Fortune #137) The world's top maker of personal paper products and household items donates its baby-care products to nonprofits that provide services to needy families. Through Gifts In Kind International’s Healthy from the Start™ program, these products are distributed to nonprofits that are ensuring families and expectant moms in needs have the items they need to take the best care of their babies.
	Kohl’s Corporation (Fortune #152) The company operates more than 900 discount department stores in 47 states. Kohl’s donates merchandise for children, to support its Kohl’s Cares for Kids initiative. Gifts In Kind has also received Kohl’s donations through the Today Show donations program.
	LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. LeapFrog a leading toy maker with award-winning interactive learning toys and books is an active Gifts In Kind donor supporting needy children. LeapFrog is also an active participant in the Toy Bank™, an industry product philanthropy program with the Toy Industry Association and Gifts In Kind. Thanks to LeapFrog, many needy children are provided with top-quality educational toys to enrich their lives.
	Lerner Publishing Group This children's book publisher has more than 2,500 titles in print, including picture books, biographies, and novels, for grades K-12. Lerner has donated books through Gifts In Kind to help address literacy and under-served educational programs.
	Liz Claiborne Inc. (Fortune #451) This leading U.S. seller of clothes and accessories for women donates products to help needy individuals prepare for re-entry into the workforce and go to school or work feeling confident that they are positioned for success and self-sufficiency.
	L'Oréal Canada L'Oréal Canada manufactures and manages nearly 20 cosmetic brand names and donates personal and hair care products to Gifts In Kind in Canada which assists numerous nonprofit organizations serving needy individuals throughout the year.

Mattel, Inc. (Fortune #406),
The world’s premier toy brand and largest toy manufacturer, offers toys year-round through Mattel’s Toy Donation Program, administered by Gifts In Kind International. The ultimate goal of the Mattel program is to improve the lives of children so they grow up happy and healthy and become productive members of the global community. Mattel’s commitment to product philanthropy, along with an emphasis on children of all ages, is truly appreciated by the countless communities.

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (Fortune #366)
The company is one of the world's largest producers of textbooks, tests, and related materials, serving the elementary, secondary, and higher education markets. These donations of books and educational materials are improving the learning environment for children in need.

	Owens Corning (Fortune #355) This global leader of residential and commercial building materials is among the largest insulation manufacturers in North America. Owens Corning’s donations of building materials are empowering nonprofit housing and rebuilding organizations to assist low-income families reach their dream of attaining affordable housing.
	PartyLite Gifts, Inc. PartyLite sells scented and unscented candles, bath products, and decorative accessories for the home through more than 50,000 independent consultants. Through its donations of gift items and home accessories, needy individuals are provided with products that help to provide comfort and care.
	Pearson Education The world's largest educational publisher, the company prints textbooks, workbooks, and other materials for the K-12, higher education, and professional markets. Pearson’s donated textbooks and educational materials are much appreciated by the recipient organizations involved in the field of education.
	Philip Morris USA Philip Morris USA has a long history of helping others and giving back to the communities in which it conducts business. "Sharing with others" is one of the core values that guide the company's employees, decisions and actions and which furthers our mission of being the most responisble, effective and respected developer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer products, expecially products intended for adults. Philip Morris USA is pleased to support Gifts In Kind International though the donation of excess merchandise designed for adults from customer reward program catalogs. These non-branded items include high-quality apparel and outdoor items. PM USA supports a broad network of nonprofit organizations providing critical community services and programs to adults in need, including the victims of Hurricane Katrina. For more information on PM USA, please visit our Web site at philipmorrisusa.com.
	Purdy Corporation Purdy produces high quality painting tools and has been a consistently generous donor for many years. Purdy’s donation to Gifts In Kind of painting tools and supplies are used for community revitalization, and new building projects for low-income families throughout the U.S. Thanks to Purdy many agencies have been able to help needy families and communities in a positive way.
	QVC, Inc. QVC is a leader in the television home shopping network, offering about 1,700 items each week. QVC is a brand new donor with Gifts In Kind donating high quality apparel and accessories from its main distribution center. The QVC items benefited numerous nonprofits throughout the country helping improve the quality of life for needy individuals.

	RadioShack (Fortune #466) One of the leading consumer electronics retail chains in North America with about 7,500 outlets in the United States. Its stores offer a variety of products, including computers, and electronic equipment, parts and components. RadioShack donates electronic equipment and components as well as cell phone accessories through Gifts In Kind International to a wide range of nonprofits that assist needy individuals.
	Reckitt Benckiser, Inc. One of the largest household cleaning product makers worldwide donates household items that are used by organizations providing assistance to communities affected by disaster situations and to organizations assisting needy families.
	Regis Corporation The world's largest operator of hair salons, with about 11,333 owned or franchised salons (primarily in the United States) has been a leading donor with Gifts In Kind over the past few years. Regis has donated hair and personal care products from its salons as well as its distribution facilities. These donations help countless needy individuals restore dignity and self-esteem while providing the basic products most take for granted.

Sears Holdings Corporation (Fortune #38)
One of the world’s top retailers, annually donates apparel, tools, appliances and household items to thousands of needy families and individuals through Gifts In Kind International’s broad charity network. Support for Gifts In Kind International complements the Sears American Dream Campaign, strengthening communities... one home at a time.

Starbucks (Fortune #310)
The world's #1 specialty coffee retailer, Starbucks has more than 15,000 coffee shops in more than 35 countries. Starbucks donates non-perishable food products and gift and novelty items from its facilities throughout the year. Items help stock food pantries and other resource centers for needy individuals.

Tahitian Noni International
Tahitian Noni International makes and markets juices, skin and hair care products, nutritional supplements, and other products from Tahiti's noni fruit. Tahitian Noni’s products are donated from its worldwide facilities and assists nonprofits and NGOs that provide services to individuals in need.

Talbots, Inc.
A leading national specialty retailer of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Approximately 1,000 Talbots stores donate through Gifts In Kind International's Retail Donation Partner Program. Donations are geared toward helping disadvantaged women prepare to enter the workforce equipped with pride and self-esteem.

	Tempur-Pedic, Inc. A leading manufacturer of top quality mattresses, pillows, and related products donates a variety of sleep products to nonprofits providing services, including housing assistance for the needy, health care for the ill and services to the disabled.
	The Children’s Place The clothing retailer operates about 875 Children's Place stores, and sells its own brand apparel and accessories for children from newborn to 12 years old. Donations originating from a variety of the retailer’s facilities assist nonprofits that are providing program and services to children in need.
	The Home Depot (Fortune #17) The world's largest home improvement chain and second-largest retailer in the United States donates building supplies and materials from its more than 2,150 stores to nonprofits focused on affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and rebuilding communities. Through its best-in-class retail donation program called Framing Hope, needy families and impoverished neighborhoods affected by disaster, neglect and economic downturn will be empowered and enhanced.

	United Retail Group, Inc. A leading specialty retailer of AVENUE® apparel and accessories with a fashion-current, upscale image, provides support to disadvantaged women across the United States. Through donations from its more than 500 AVENUE stores, United Retail Group participates in Gifts In Kind International’s Retail Donation Partner Program. The program pairs AVENUE retail stores with local charities serving women who receive donations on a routine basis throughout the year.
	Whirlpool (Fortune #127) This top home appliance maker donates its appliances and household items to nonprofits assisting families in need, including rebuilding organizations that provide assistance to communities following disasters.
	Williams-Sonoma (Fortune #554) Including: Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen and West Elm The premier specialty retailer of home furnishings, is an active participant in Gifts In Kind International’s Retail Donation Partner Program. Through year-round contributions to local charities in more than 570 locales, Williams-Sonoma is making a significant impact through serving the needs of people in crisis, rebuilding neighborhoods and revitalizing communities across the United States and, most recently, Canada.
	Wrigley Company (Fortune #472) Since its founding in 1891, the Wrigley Company has been led by four generations of the Wrigley family. Across these generations there has been a continuous commitment to providing the world's highest-quality chewing gum and confectionery products that are great tasting. The Wrigley Company began donating to Gifts In Kind in 2004, providing mints, gum and candy to nonprofits.

See a sample list of additional Gifts In Kind International donors.