Glass Solutions Foundation
Accepts applications
Glass Solutions Foundation is a private foundation in Itasca, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,632 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,775 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,632
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,775
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$952,213
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $254,361 the year before.
42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,644 | 21 | $652,365 |
| 2024 | $254,361 | 27 | $676,478 |
| 2025 | $242,632 | 36 | $952,213 |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Hill 960 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (630) 359-6034 |
| What to submit | No formal form. Applicant submits a letter with a written description of the applicant's need for a scholarship and the name and address of the college or university they are attending. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadline is late july. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are restricted to children of employees of glass solutions, inc. Applicant must be seeking enrollment or be enrolled in a two or four year accredited college or university. |
What Glass Solutions Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 26 | $124,680 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $45,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $20,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $17,352 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $45,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Las Vegas | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Francis High School | Charitable | $18,286 |
| Turner Construction Foundation | Charitable | $17,150 |
| American Heart Association - Boone Ia | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hesed House | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Turner Foundation - Cincinnati | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Well Resource Center | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Advocate Children's Hospital | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Pathway to Adventure Council | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Ivy Tech | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Miami University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Naperville Responds for Veterans | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Niu Alumni Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Scientel Solutions LLC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Missouri | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Whitewater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Respiratory Health Association | Charitable | $4,050 |
| Ace Mentor Program | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Girls in the Game | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Timothy Christian Schools | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Construction Safety Council | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Heart Association - Desmoines | Charitable | $2,352 |
| Lutheran School of St Luke | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Grace Association of Schools | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Project Fire Buddies | Charitable | $1,800 |
| American Heart Association - Chicago | Charitable | $1,029 |
| McKendree University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Loving Luca Foundation Inc | Charitable | $515 |
| Scout Troop 512 of Woodridge | Charitable | $500 |
| Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation | Charitable | $500 |
| Illinois Congress of Parents Teachers | Charitable | $200 |
| Childrens Heartlink | Charitable | $100 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Charitable | $100 |
| White Eagle Golf Club - Evans Scholarship | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Norris
- Andrew J Hill
- Jacob Gurke
- James Scholes
Questions people ask
Does Glass Solutions Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadline is late july..
How much does Glass Solutions Foundation give?
$242,632 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,775.
Who runs Glass Solutions Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jon Norris (Director), Andrew J Hill (Director), Jacob Gurke (Director) and James Scholes (Director).
What does Glass Solutions Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.