The Idol Fund, Inc financially supports the American toymakers from the 1970's, 80's, 90's and beyond who made an impact on our childhoods, with the goal of helping them to make ends meet during tough times. We believe giving back to these designers and sculptors in their time of need is the least we can do for the valuable artistic contributions they’ve made to the toy business. 

Q: How will my donation be used? 

A: Your donation will be used to provide financial support to toymakers who are struggling to make ends meet financially in retirement or due to illness.

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible? 

A: Yes, donations to our organization are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Q: How can I make a donation? 

A: You can make a donation online through our secure donation form.

Q: Is it possible to make a donation in honor or memory of someone? 

A: Yes, it is possible to make a donation in honor or memory of someone special. If you would like to do so, please include the name and address of the person you are honoring or remembering when you make your donation.

Q: Can I make a recurring donation? 

A: Yes, we offer the option to set up recurring donations. This allows you to make a regular, ongoing contribution to our organization, which can be a convenient and meaningful way to support our work.

Our Team:

Founder/Chairman: Paul Harding

Paul Harding, over the past two decades, has left an indelible mark on the collectibles industry. From sculpting Marvel and Star Wars statues for Gentle Giant and Diamond Select to making action figures for Hasbro's Marvel Legends and DC Direct, Paul has been an integral part of what it means to be a collector in the new millennium. He has been lauded for his contribution to DC’s Super Powers and Batman Black & White statues, as well as creating their massive DC Icons and DC Essentials action figure lines. He continues to work on all of these properties, most recently adding NECA's TMNT and GI Joe Classified action figures to his catalogue. 

Vice-Chairman: Dan Larson

Dan Larson is a lifelong toy collector and the writer and host of Secret Galaxy on Youtube. He has produced over 700 short documentaries on pop culture subjects ranging from comic strips to action figures to popular television shows. He has been featured as an action figure history expert on History Channel's "The Toys That Built America" and Nacelle's "The Toys That Made Us." He is a regular contributor to Toycollectr magazine and owns over 550 Vintage Kenner Star Wars Boba Fett action figures. A collection which he calls "The Boba Sett."

Treasurer: Mark Belkin

Mark Belkin is passionate about helping artists, and using his legal expertise to improve their lives. An attorney with over a decade of experience in business, corporations, the arts, and privacy, Mark is excited to help launch The Idol Fund and shine a light on these awesome creators. He is also a co-editor of "DC in the 80's" blog and "Baxter Stock" zine, both dedicated to DC comics in the 1980's. A huge collector of action figures, he has spent decades trying to find a mint on-card Dr. Fate Super Powers figure in the wild. He lives with his wife and daughter in upstate NY.