The Emma Munson Foundation is an Allison Park, Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) that collects donated new and gently used Halloween costumes year-round and gives them free to children in need across the greater Pittsburgh area. Founded by Denise and Michael Munson in memory of their daughter Emma, the foundation distributes costumes at roughly ten events in the weeks before Halloween, giving away nearly 1,200 costumes in 2025. Families pick out costumes in person at these events. Donations are accepted throughout the year ahead of the fall distribution season. Visit emmamunsonfoundation.com for donation drop-off locations and the current event schedule.
Emma Munson Foundation runs a seasonal collection, typically Aug-Oct. Seasonal programs usually stop accepting donations once they have distributed for the year, so items that arrive outside that window are often turned away or held until the next cycle. Confirm this year's dates before you drop off or ship.
No. Emma Munson Foundation collects drop-off or collection event and serves Greater Pittsburgh, PA. If you are outside that area, look for a program closer to you, or use one of the 7 programs in this directory that accept mail-in donations from anywhere.
Emma Munson Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations to registered charities are generally tax deductible if you itemize, and the organization can issue a receipt. Ask them directly for their EIN and a written acknowledgement if you plan to claim the donation on your taxes.
This listing is marked Verified Org and was last reviewed on June 29, 2026. That means we confirmed the organization exists and operates, using public records and its own published material, but we have not re-confirmed this season with them directly. Programs change hours, addresses, and intake windows without notice, so check their own site before you travel or ship.