Your donation brings comfort, opportunity, and hope to children in foster care. We’re proud that 80% of every donation goes directly toward programs that help foster youth feel seen, supported, and equipped for the future. The remaining 20% supports essential operations, allowing us to reach and serve more children every year. We publish annual reports and are registered as a 501(c)(3) so you can verify our operations.

Yes, your donations are tax-deductible! Foster The Bear Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution unless otherwise noted.

You can make a difference in the lives of foster youth in a few simple ways:

• Donate to support scholarships and programs that help children in foster care thrive.

• Purchase a Foster the Bear for your home and enjoy a cuddly companion with purpose.

• Donate a bear directly to a child in foster care and bring comfort to someone who needs it most.

Every action, no matter how small, helps brighten the future for foster youth.

You can return products within 30 days of purchase. Please note that final sale items cannot be exchanged or returned. To start a return, contact us with your order details, and we'll guide you through the process.

We make sure every Foster The Bear reaches a child who needs it most. By partnering with foster care closets, nonprofits, and agencies across the Southeast, we ensure each bear finds a loving home. If you want your donated bears sent to a specific location, just contact us through our form, and we'll make it happen.

Yes, you can — and we’d love for you to! Every purchase helps further the mission of Foster The Bear Foundation. You get a fluffy, weighted, and adorable bear, while also supporting foster youth. A true win-win!

Donating a bear to a child in foster care is tax deductible. However, buying a bear for your own home is not. Even though the purchase isn't tax deductible, your contribution supports the Foster The Bear Foundation scholarship. Thank you for supporting kids in foster care!