Protecting Businesses • Stregthening Manufacturing • Sustaining Retail

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Join now and be recognized on hobbycoalition.org and in official materials as one of the founding companies that helped secure the hobby industry's future.

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The Hobby Industry Coalition (HIC) is the national 501(c)(6) association representing manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and allied organizations. Your membership supports the Coalition's work to influence trade policy, strengthen supply chains, and promote the growth of the hobby marketplace.

Charter Member Access

Founding members receive exclusive access to the members-only area of hobbycoalition.org, featuring policy updates, lobbyist reports, and industry resources not available to the public.

Three Levels of Industry Partnership

The Coalition welcomes all stakeholders — from the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers— to stand united in protecting and growing America’s hobby community. Membership is structured into three levels, designed to reflect the size and role of each participant:

Hobby Industry Coalition™ — The Voice of America’s Hobby Industry™

(Note: We are not accepting memberships from individual hobbyists/enthusiasts at this time. )

Industry Leaders
$4,999

Driving Advocacy, Leading Change

Who they are: The largest companies in our sector, including top manufacturers, distributors, and dealers.
Role: Provide the resources and visibility that help drive Coalition advocacy, ensuring the entire industry has a seat at the table with policymakers.
Why join: Demonstrate leadership, strengthen your company’s voice in Washington, and showcase your commitment to sustaining the hobby industry’s future.

Sustaining Members
$1,000

Steady Commitment, Essential Support

Who they are: Mid-sized manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that represent vital specialty markets and regional reach.
Role: Bring essential expertise and perspective to Coalition initiatives, ensuring policies reflect the full spectrum of industry needs.
Why join: Amplify your influence, contribute sector-specific insights, and stand alongside peers in shaping trade and education policies.

Coalition Supporters

(Min. Suggested Donation $100)

Grassroots Unity, Coalition Foundation

Who they are: Small businesses, independent hobby shops, and local clubs that anchor the industry in communities across the country.
Role: Share grassroots voices from Main Street and classroom programs, highlighting the real-world impact of tariffs and regulation.
Why join: Ensure that small business voices are heard, protect your livelihood, and be recognized as part of the national movement defending hobbies.

Across All Levels

Every member plays a crucial part. Together, our Coalition:

Protects small businesses from disproportionate tariffs.
Promotes STEM and technical skill-building through hobby engagement.
Strengthens the cultural and economic value of the hobby industry nationwide.

Eligibility

At this time:

We are not accepting memberships from individual hobbyists/enthusiasts.
We do welcome contributions from allied organizations and associations that share our mission.

How to Join or Renew

All payments are processed online via our secure Stripe payment system.
No mailed checks are accepted to ensure accurate record-keeping and rapid processing.

After selecting your membership tier, you’ll have the option to contribute an additional amount to further support HIC’s work. Every dollar helps strengthen the hobby industry’s collective voice.

Contribution Disclosure Notice

Our organization is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit business league. Under various federal and state lobbying and campaign finance laws, contributions or payments to 501(c)(6) organizations may, in some cases, be subject to public disclosure requirements once certain thresholds are exceeded. To help protect the privacy of our supporters, we recommend that individual contributions remain at $4,999 or below. Contributions at or above $5,000 may trigger donor disclosure obligations in certain jurisdictions. By keeping contributions below this threshold, supporters can generally avoid having their names and amounts disclosed in public filings.

Please note that contributions to a 501(c)(6) organization are not tax-deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Contributions may, however, be deductible as a business expense, subject to applicable IRS rules. You should consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. Your support helps us advance our mission while respecting your privacy.

Questions?

The information shared by the Hobby Industry Coalition is intended solely to inform members, stakeholders, and the broader industry about trade developments, policy changes, and regulatory matters. Nothing on this website or in Coalition communications should be construed as legal advice or a legal opinion. Readers are encouraged to consult qualified legal counsel before acting on any information provided. The Coalition is not a law firm and does not offer legal representation.

The Hobby Industry Coalition supports both advocacy and educational initiatives that advance understanding of the hobby industry's contributions to culture, community and learning. Some of these initiatives are non-advocacy in nature and developed in partnership with 501(c)(3) organizations. Where funding may be provided by charitable organizations, it is restricted to non-lobbying purposes and applied solely to programs consistent with those organizations' exempt purposes.

Note: We have applied to the IRS for recognition as a §501(c)(6) tax-exempt business league. While we fully expect approval, that status has not yet been formally confirmed. Once IRS recognition is received, it will be retroactive to our date of application.