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The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country that supplies new toys year-round to agencies that bring aid and comfort to thousands of children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region.
Co-founded by local children's entertainer, Gary "the Happy Pirate" Smith and Dave & Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed over 500,000 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).
The Pirate Toy Fund is the only nonprofit organization in the country that supplies new toys year-round to agencies that bring aid and comfort to thousands of children in need throughout the Greater Rochester region.
Co-founded by local children's entertainer, Gary "the Happy Pirate" Smith and Dave & Lorrie Simonetti, the Pirate Toy Fund has distributed over 500,000 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).

Founders Gary Smith, Lorrie, and Dave Simonetti.

David & Lorrie Simonetti and Kathryn & Gary Smith at the grand opening of our new warehouse in Spencerport, NY (2025).

Otto Harnischfeger
Executive Director

David Simonetti
President

Nicole Simonetti
Vice President

Andrew Myers
Treasurer

Joy Rebstein
Secretary

Pattie Anthony

Kathie DeCramer

Kevin Donahue

Lance Duffy

Karen Frederico

Maribeth Galardi

Jennifer Hinton

Steve Kovacic

Rebecca Leclair

Debbie Maier

Louie Maier

Harry Marino

Joe Robach

Molly Rule

Mark Salamone

Brian Sheflin

Lorrie Simonetti

Susan Sullivan

Ryan Turco

Jenn Wallenhorst
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