About Us

The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country dedicated to distributing new toys year-round to children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region. Co-Founded by local children's entertainer, Gary the Happy Pirate and Dave and Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed almost 400,000 toys since 1995 and continues to actively pursue new avenues to expand its mission. The founders were inspired by the extraordinary life of Christie Simonetti; special friend to Gary and daughter of Dave and Lorrie.

The Pirate Toy Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID/EIN 16-1548695).

Our Board

Officers

Otto Harnischfeger Executive Director

Dave Simonetti
Board President

Peter James Tagliente
Board Vice President

Andrew Myers
Board Treasurer

Joy Rebstein
Board Secretary

Board of Directors

Pattie Anthony

Kathy DeCramer

Jason DiBiase

Kevin Donahue

Karen Frederico

Marabeth Galardi

Steve Kovacic

Rebecca LeClair

Debbie Maier

Harry Marino

Joe Robach

Molly Rule

Mark Salamone

Lorrie Simonetti

Nicole Simonetti

Mike Slattery

Susan Sullivan

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