The NCS Store serves as a fundraiser for The National Cartoonists Society Foundation, the charitable arm of the National Cartoonists Society.

Formed in 2005 to continue the charitable and educational works that have been a hallmark of the NCS since its inception in 1946, the NCS Foundation is a a registered 501(c)(3) charity that offers aid and assistance to cartoonists and their families in times of need and hardship, supports educational institutions, cartoon-related museums and libraries, and encourages aspiring cartoonists through scholarships and educational programs.