Top 40 distributor 4imprint (asi/197045) makes giving back part of its daily routine, and that commitment to do-gooding benefited 280 different nonprofits during the first quarter of 2019.

The largest distributor in the promotional product industry by revenue, 4imprint says that it donates three $500 in-kind grants each business day through its “one by one” charitable program. The donated branded merchandise helps the nonprofits thank volunteers, educate communities, raise funds and build awareness.

“I’m continually amazed at the number of ways organizations use promotional products to further their mission,” says Kevin Lyons-Tarr, CEO of 4imprint. “It’s amazing to see how the items play a part in the valuable work these organizations do.”

Kevin Lyons-Tarr, 4imprint

Organizations that benefitted from the Q1 grants included the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy, which works to improve people’s physical and emotional well-being through its horse-related training and services. 4imprint donated Red Arctic Carabiner Keychains, which the distributor said sparked conversations about the organization’s programs.

Meanwhile, 4imprint donated Paws and Claws Zippered Pouches to Centro Cultural of Washington County, which works to create self-sufficient, active citizens in the Latino community. The nonprofit gave the pouches to more than 500 children attending its annual Children’s Day Festival.

No More Sidelines of Central Michigan was another beneficiary. The group provides opportunities to children and adults with special needs to play sports and participate in community events. The organization recently hosted an alternative Spring Break day for which 4imprint donated Crossland Roll Up Blankets to present as a surprise gift for all attendees.

4imprint also donated samples of promotional products to groups performing charitable work in the United States and Canada, as well as to troops overseas. To see a complete list of the 2019 first-quarter recipients, visit https://onebyone.4imprint.com/recipients/2019.

With reported 2017 North American promotional product revenue of $608 million, 4imprint ranked first on Counselor’s list of the largest distributors in the industry. The new list is due out in July. For 2018, 4imprint’s North American promo sales increased 18% to $714.56 million. Total company sales for all geographic markets, including North America, were also up 18% -- to $738.41 million.