FAQs

1.   How does Warm Coats distribute coats to children?

Coats are distributed through events conducted in association with schools, churches, and other community organizations.

 Individuals can submit a request for a coat by contacting a community organization with whom we work, or by contacting us directly.

2.   How does Warm Coats obtain the coats that are distributed to children?

Warm Coats purchases all new coats from local retailers and from Operation Warm.

3.   What are the sizes of coats offered by Warm Coats?

Warm Coats offers coats in many sizes and styles.  Coat sizes offered range from 3T to adult 3XL.

4. Does Warm Coats maintain an on-hand inventory of coats?

Yes, Warm Coats does maintain an inventory of coats in many sizes and styles.  As coats are needed, they are purchased from local retailers and Operation Warm.

5. Is Warm Coats a charitable organization?

Yes, Warm Coats is a charitable, nonprofit corporation (EIN 86-3488467).  Warm Coats recently received 501(c)(3) tax exempt classification from the IRS.

6. How much of my donation will be used to purchase coats for children?

100% of your donation will be used to purchase coats for children.  A $25 donation is enough to purchase a high quality, warm, and stylish coat for a child.

7. Does Warm Coats have any paid employees?

No, Warm Coats has no employees that receive monetary compensation. All individuals who assist Warm Coats are volunteers.

8. Are Warm Coats board members paid a fee for serving on the Board of Directors?

No, all Warm Coats board members serve on a voluntary basis.