The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable organization that works to recognize and support Christmas Spirit throughout the year, with programs such as Trees for Troops. Programs that promote Christmas Spirit for kids, families or the environment are supported. The foundation was established in 2005 as the charitable branch of the National Christmas Tree Association, a nonprofit trade association for the farm-grown Christmas Tree industry. In addition to Trees for Troops, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation has provided various past programs, including college scholarships, online curriculum for teachers, hurricane relief and recycling programs. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation has been awarded the “Best in America” seal of excellence by the Independent Charities of America.  As a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation, CSF is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign, the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support CSF and other eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. Combined Federal Campaign #: 12283 Tax ID #: 20-3361126