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Does Mattel, Inc. support Israel?

Support documentedupdated 2026-07-22

Yes — Mattel, Inc. has documented support for Israel on record. Every claim below links to its source.

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Background

The recurring "does Mattel support Israel" question centers on CEO Ynon Kreiz, who grew up in Ramat Gan, Israel, before building his career in the U.S. What is documented are his statements: the October 12, 2023 joint solidarity letter he signed with 14 other entertainment executives, and interviews in which he called the war "very personal." Boycott lists go further, claiming he "helped raise $33 million" for the Israeli military or donated to it personally — no reliable source substantiates any Kreiz or Mattel donation to the IDF, and no fact-checker has confirmed those claims. Mattel the corporation has announced no donation to Israel; per Kreiz, the Mattel Children's Foundation gave cash and toys to shelters and hospitals for children affected by the war without singling out Israel, and the foundation's tax filings (about $300,000 in annual giving; top grantees Save the Children and U.S. community organizations) show no Israel-linked grantees. The Mattel Inc. PAC is essentially dormant, and Mattel's SEC filings mention Israel only in conflict-minerals boilerplate.

The Times of Israel (Kreiz profile) TheWrap (joint statement) ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer — Mattel Foundation filings Cause IQ — Mattel Children's Foundation grantees

Timeline of documented support

2023-10 — Public statementPublic statement2023-102023-10 — Public statementPublic statement2023-10

Documented support

TypeDateAmountRecipientSources
Public statement2023-10-12——
Mattel chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz was one of 15 entertainment-industry executives — alongside Jeffrey Katzenberg, Haim Saban and Gary Barber — who signed a joint statement five days after the October 7 attacks: "We denounce the brutal attacks by Hamas in Israel… We unequivocally stand in solidarity with Israel in the global fight against terrorism. Am Yisrael Chai." Kreiz signed with his Mattel title, but this was a statement by the executives personally, not a Mattel corporate announcement.
Public statement2023-10——
In interviews during Mattel's October 2023 earnings week, Israeli-born CEO Ynon Kreiz said of the war: "As an Israeli, it is very personal to me. And I know too many people who lost loved ones and pray for the release of hostages held in Gaza," adding that Mattel "condemns terrorism and stands against hate and violence." He said the Mattel Children's Foundation had been making cash and toy donations to shelters and hospitals "to support children who are suffering," while expressing hope for the safety of Israeli and Palestinian children alike — the foundation donations were not attributed to Israel specifically. These are CEO statements; no corporate donation to Israel was announced.

Frequently asked questions

Did Mattel, Inc. donate money to Israel or Israeli causes?

We have no records of cash donations, but Mattel, Inc. has documented support of other kinds (Public statement). See the records on this page.

Where does this information come from?

Every record on this page links to its source — news reports, official company statements, tax filings, or government records. 7 distinct sources are cited for Mattel, Inc.. Our methodology page explains the full verification process.

Sources & citations

Record last updated: 2026-07-22

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