FAQs

Why is it important to provide new winter coats to children in need?

Operation Warm coats are catalyst for education, outreach and positive social change. These efforts offer and exponential and lasting contribution to the families we serve. Our coats are high quality, colorful and stylish. The gift of a new winter coats boosts a child's well-being by heightening their self-esteem. Having something BRAND NEW is a rare treat for many children. While we support and encourage those that conduct gently used coat drives, we prefer to only offer new coats The new coat strengthens their confidence and challenges tnegative perceptions surrouonding their economic status.

How does my donation help?

90% of every dollar given to Operation Warm goes to the program – helping put a new winter coat on a child in need.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, all donations are tax deductible; Our Federal Tax ID number is 38-3663310.

• Click here to view our IRS Determination Letter
• Click here to view our 2010 990 Form

How does Operation Warm operate?

Operation Warm partners with community, civic and other nonprofit organizations to raise funds, run programs, and distribute coats in various parts of the country. Its donor base consists of individuals, corporations, small businesses and others who may suggest an organization with access to children that they want to support. In most cases, Operation Warm has programs in place to reach children in need.

To read more about our various programs, click here

Can I get coats for a nonprofit organization where I live?

If you are interested in working with Operation Warm to launch a coat project in your community, contact us or learn more here

How can local organizations work with Operation Warm?

Many local civic and community organizations have opted to initiate coat programs, raise funds, purchase subsidized coats from Operation Warm and distribute them to approved groups with children in need. Coat programs are run collaboratively with Operation Warm.

Can we buy coats from Operation Warm to distribute to children?

Through Operation Warm Marketplace, nonprofits organizations, service groups, and  broadcast partners have the ability to purchase coats directly and donate them to children locally.

If you are a nonprofit willing to collaborate with us, including identfying potential funding sources, we would like to discuss working with you to provide subsidized coats for children in your community. I am an organization looking for subsidized coats

Where does Operation Warm work?

Operation Warm works in parts of the country where we have established community partnerships and a donor base. We are open to working in any community that is willing to support Operation Warm's mission through fund-raising, advocacy and distribution of coats to the children who need them most. We currently operate in 33 states, running our program centrally through our small office in Chadds Ford, PA (outside of Philadelphia, PA/Wilmington, DE area).  To learn more about a program in your community, send us an email at info@operationwarm.org

  

How long has Operation Warm been operating?

Operation Warm has been distributing new winter coats to U.S children since 1998. In 2011/12, Operation Warm reached their one millionth child by distributing more than 200,000 new winter coats.  

Will my donation make a difference?

Absolutely! Your donation enables us to provide new winter coats and to support the charitable giving programs. Every donation, regardless of the amount, matters.