The Best Gifts for Dad (That Do Good, Too)

Shoemaker Reef recently released a collection calledThe Beach Loves All. The limited-edition sandals feature artwork from LGBTQ+-identifying artistsNanna de Jong,Momo Hudes, andKelly Duffy, with $10 from the sale of each pair donated toPFLAG.

Bearaby, makers of Strategist-approvedweighted blankets, designed a limited-edition version in honor of World Oceans Day — hence the Ceylon-blue yarn. All proceeds from the blanket benefitrePurpose Global, an organization focused on solving plastic pollution.

Socksaren’t the most inventive gift, but they are among the most useful. Give your dad these exercise-efficient ones designed with cushioning and ventilation to minimize the chances of discomfort (or a case ofathlete’s foot). And for every pair sold, the branddonatesa pair to someone experiencing homelessness.

[Editor’s note: Order before midnight on June 13 with two-day shipping to get these before Father’s Day.]

Or go with these gym socks. Every purchase onSocial Goodsfunds a donation to a different cause. These benefit theNew York City Liberties Union(NYCLU), which is a branch of theACLU.

After Peter Hunsinger, a former Condé Nast executive,got these kicks, he was constantly asked, “Where did you get those?” They were made in collaboration with Pantone and come in a rainbow’s worth of colors. “The partnership gives them a special provenance,” Hunsinger adds. Plus, Cariuma plants two trees for every pair of shoes it sells.

He won’t mistake the Parks Project’s trippy,Grateful Dead–esque, frog-printed camp chair for anyone else’s at the park or around a firepit. And as a bonus: The organization works toward preserving parklands through volunteering and education.

TheChinatown Collectionfrom Pearl River Mart gives back 100 percent of its profits to Chinatown businesses (in collaboration with the nonprofitWelcome to Chinatown). This set is a nod to the drinks atFong On, the oldest family-run tofu shop in New York City.

Ember’sself-heating mughas frequently beenseenontheStrategist. It’s even available in a portabletravel-mugstyle, where you can tell the temperature of what’s inside from the outside (it’s displayed in an alarm-clock-like font). When the travel mug is purchased in red, 3 percent of the price goes toProject Red’s Global Fund, which supports programs working to end epidemics like AIDS.

[Editor’s note: Depending on your Zip Code, you might receive this before Father’s Day with free shipping.]

Here’s a preppy pick: a branded water bottle featuring Ralph Lauren’s famed horse-riding polo player. It was made in partnership withGiveMeTap, with $2 from each one sold donated to installing water pumps in rural Ghana.

Anycheese enthusiastwill like this box — which features Parmesan herb cheese and beef-and-garlic summer sausage that would pair nicely on any charcuterie board. It’s part of theSmile Farmscollection, with 20 percent of proceeds benefiting the namesake nonprofit, which creates work opportunities in the agricultural industry for those with disabilities.

This Louisiana-style hot sauce is from theNational Network of Abortion Funds’s online storefront, supporting the organization’s efforts — but you could alsoshop from several local abortion fundson the same site to provide critical medical care to those who need it near you.

Material’scutting boardcounts Strategist kitchen-and-dining writerEmma Wartzmanand food stylistJudy Kimas fans. “The texture of it is probably the most important feature,” Kim says. “Some other plastic ones are so sleek and so smooth, you can feel your knife slip sometimes, even just a little bit.” Half of the proceeds from this taupe “To Pó-Po with Love” shade are donated toHeart of Dinner, which delivers meals to Asian American elders in underserved communities.

Though ties are ubiquitous on Father’s Day,thisone supportsSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s efforts to cure childhood cancer. It’s understated (and will be work-appropriate) with a pattern that includes polka dots and the hospital’s logo.

The dad who’s a scent snob will be delighted by California-based Flamingo Estate’s farm-fresh smells (itsheirloom-tomato candleis a highlight). Thiscandle(which was recently featured in our guide togifts that give back for moms) has notes of musk, green leaves, and honeyed blossoms. The full $65 purchase price is promised to thePeople Concern, a social-services nonprofit in Los Angeles.

You can add a little luxury to hisgroomingroutine with thisCaswell-Masseyaftershave. Inspired by one of the company’sperfumes, it’s scented with anise and amber and has a cooling menthol base. It’s also part of a floral-themed collaboration between the 270-year-old bespoke soap-maker and theNew York Botanical Garden, with a portion of all profits funding the garden’s plant-conservation and research work.

And Caswell-Massey’sYellowstone collectiontakes inspiration from the florals found around the park — with scents named Old Faithful, Canyon, Lake, Tower Fall, and Mammoth Hot Springs. Every purchase from the line benefits preservation organizationYellowstone Forever, including this fragrance tonic with notes of sagebrush, larkspur, tree moss, pine smoke, and patchouli.

Brandon Taylor’s second novel made our sister site Vulture’s list ofmust-read bookscoming out this summer. Not to get too spoiler-y, but apparently there’s a “final, cacophonous convergence in a rented cabin,” according to critic Celia Mattison. If you buy it from Bookshop, you can choose to give the sale to alocal bookstoreor contribute to an earnings pool that’s distributed among independent bookstores.

“I might not resembleDavid Hockney’sBeverly Hills Housewife,” says publicistLinlee Allen-Homs, “but when I’m wearing thisrobe, standing in my 90210 garden, morning coffee in hand, I surely feel like one.” If he’s into bold prints, it’ll be his summer go-to. (Note the unisex size chart.) Block Shop invests 5 percent of its profits in local NGOs in India and L.A. that provide health-care-related resources.

Back in 2016, Everlane launched its100% Human Collection— this tee is one of the latest additions, made from the same cotton as the company’s signature crews — with 10 percent of profits from each item in the capsule donated to theACLU.

For its Pride collection this year, Cos collaborated with four queer clubs from around the world on a T-shirt capsule. This version was created with Barcelona’s Churros con Chocolate (whose logo is on the front). All profits from the tees will be donated to LGBTQIA+ charities, includingNot a Phase,Margate Pride,Observatori Contra l’Homofòbia,London Friend, and theKaleidoscope Trust.

Streetwear label Krost’s latest line supportsEden Reforestation Projects, which plants trees in places like Madagascar and Mozambique. That includes these mesh basketball shorts patterned with mushrooms.

As part of Ralph Lauren’s“Pink Pony” campaign, 25 percent of the purchase price of this fleece — when customized with one of the brand’s blush-colored logos — will go to anetwork of cancer charitiesaround the world. You can also choose between a crewneck and a hoodie, and you can print up to ten characters on the back.

Whether he’s a beginner birder who just watchespigeonsat the park or a more experienced one who can tell a bluebird from a blue jay, he’ll like this goldfinch-printed sweatshirt thatsupportstheNational Audubon Society’s conservation work.

For the month of June, White + Warren will be donating $20 from every full-price purchase of its cashmere travel wrap to thePhluid Phoundation, a nonprofit supporting homeless queer youth. The wrap can also be worn as a scarf,Lenny Kravitz–style.

If he spends a lot of time in thewoods, a LifeStraw — the Sharpie-size device that filters bacteria and parasites out of water from any source — is especially useful. (Just dip the end in and drink.) For every one sold, LifeStraw willdonate safe drinking waterto a child in Kenya for a school year.

[Editor’s note: This can arrive before Father’s Day with Prime shipping.]

British artist Luke Edward Hall’s work could meet the design-minded dad’s standards. Thecoffee-table book— published late last year — has photos from the interiors of Hall’s Cotswolds cottage and London apartment. And like his now sold-outGreek-vase-emblazoned sweatshirt(which was part of a Rowing Blazers collaboration we previously featured on the site), a portion of the book’s proceeds will benefit the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at theAmerican Classical League’s Committee for Latin and Greek.

For the art-collecting dad, turn toSummertime Gallery, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit that provides studio space, materials, and mentorship to neurodivergent artists. Paige Wery, director ofTierra del Sol Galleryin Los Angeles,highly recommendsSummertime’s postcard subscription as “the perfect way to say hello to loved ones and learn about an artist you might not have known.” Every month, Dad will get a new postcard with proceeds benefiting both the artist and Summertime.

Profits from theWhitney Shopsupport the museum’s research and conservation efforts. The shop is full of hidden gems, like this salt-and-pepper-shaker set that’s made from Limoges porcelain and modeled after Andy Warhol’s famous soup cans.

The Tenement Museum is a New York City institution that showcases immigration stories. Unfortunately, the museum hadits budgetcut big-time in 2020, but its excellentgift shophelps continue to fund its mission. This poster is a tribute to the City That Never Sleeps (and its other nicknames).

For a donation of $2 per tree, theNebraska-based Arbor Day Foundationwill plant a minimum of 25 trees in Dad’s honor (and you can put “Father’s Day” on a printed celebration certificate so he never forgets). You can choose which forest in need — like the Chippewa in Minnesota — will get the trees, too.

[Editor’s note: You can download a copy of the certificate to print out and gift.]

Each of the ten blends in this tea sampler is inspired by a national park, and 10 percent of the proceeds are donated right back to the parks system. “Yellowstone” has notes of blue cornflower, prickly pear, and bergamot. “Shenandoah” features lemon, ginger, and an elderberry finish. And “Yosemite” brews a cup with flavors of spearmint, pineapple, and marigold petals.

The “Lioness” roast from La Colombe — a Philly-based brand favored by musicianLauv— is on the sweet side, with notes of caramel apple, cocoa, and almonds. La Colombe is giving $2 from each package of beans to theACLU.

The Getty Museum Store rivals theMoMa Design Storein unexpected delightfulness — and purchases from the shop support the museum’s many educational programs. Thisolive oilis made in a Puglia mill and has flavors of almond and artichoke, plus it comes in a splatter-esque, hand-painted ceramic jug.

It’s a corkscrew andverifiable objet d’artin one. When you buy this corkscrew from Olivela, you can choose between a number ofcause partners— 20 percent of the proceeds from every purchase on the site go to one of those organizations, includingSave the Children(which helps children all over the world) andCARE(to fund education for girls).

Replace his collection of cords with this minimalist charger (which is also available at Olivela). It can power up to two Qi-certified devices at once (read: the newest iPhone andAirPodsin their case).

Airliner Southwest has arepurposing programdevoted to upcycling its planes’ seat covers to turn them into new products. The program partners with nonprofits to provide skills training and employment opportunities; one of those nonprofits isUnshattered, which helps women in recovery. This handsome toiletry bag is part of thecollaboration.

Turn to the Smithsonian Store for the history-obsessed dad. All the revenue from the shop directly supports new exhibitions, public programs, and outreach initiatives across the institution’s museums. This throwback Boeing-logo duffel bag would work for thejet-setter(or aerophile) in your life.

If he can always find a use for anothertote, this artsy one supports theCreative Coalition, an organization that advocates for arts education in schools.

If he’s more of a radiohead, thisTiny Desk Concertmug helps make the beloved NPR series possible by funding public-radio programming. And while you’re at it: AnNPR Coffee Club subscriptioncould be a much-appreciated accompaniment.

To further champion media that relies on “viewers like you,” we suggest browsing ShopPBS. Thisturntablesupports the broadcaster’s public TV programming. This is a take on the record-player purveyor’s Cruiser, but with bigger built-in speakers.