Safelite Foundation
Accepts applications
Safelite Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 111 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants111
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
73% of its 2024 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 | $2.1 million | 107 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 111 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wendy J Bradshaw 7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (614) 210-9000 |
| What to submit | May be written or submitted to the website: https://www.safelite.com/about-safelite/safelite-autoglass-foundation AT SAFELITE, WE CARE ABOUT OUR PEOPLE, OUR CUSTOMERS, AND OUR COMMUNITIES WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON GIVING BACK TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK. TO MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT LOCALLY, NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY, WE STRATEGICALLY FOCUS OUR MONETARY AND IN-KIND SUPPORT WE PROVIDE TO IRS-QUALIFIED 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS THAT MATCH OUR GIVING GUIDELINES AND TIE TO OUR GIVING PRIORITIES: SAFETY, STABILITY AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Safelite Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 40 | $1.5 million |
| California | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $46,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $45,000 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $32,489 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $25,500 |
| Texas | 6 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $18,629 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together We Rise Corporation (Foster Love) | Help org serve charity | $1.0 million |
| Afrika Tikkun US | Help org serve charity | $550,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Help org serve charity | $250,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio in | Help org serve charity | $126,100 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc | Help org serve charity | $100,000 |
| On Our Sleeves | Help org serve charity | $71,000 |
| Various Charities 2500 Per Charity | Help org serve charity | $60,800 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus | Help org serve charity | $50,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance | Help org serve charity | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Help org serve charity | $30,000 |
| Pelotonia | Help org serve charity | $28,625 |
| Star House Foundation | Help org serve charity | $25,500 |
| Community Shelter Board | Help org serve charity | $25,000 |
| Heren Foundation USA | Help org serve charity | $25,000 |
| Osu Chabad House Inc | Help org serve charity | $25,000 |
| Vista Village Inc | Help org serve charity | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Help org serve charity | $20,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Central Indiana | Help org serve charity | $15,779 |
| Kodiakcare Corporation | Help org serve charity | $15,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Help org serve charity | $13,989 |
| The Homeless Families Foundation | Help org serve charity | $12,500 |
| BRIGHTER DAYS FOUNDATION co TOURNAMENTS FOR CHARI | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Buddy Up Tennis Inc | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Community Teamwork Inc | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Dempsey Centers for Quality Cancer Care | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Forms Prosthetics Inc | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Central Ohio | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Ohio Domestic Violence Network | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Foundation | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Family Centers | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Charlotte | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project-Washington DC | Help org serve charity | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut | Help org serve charity | $9,000 |
| Bonzy Charities Inc | Help org serve charity | $6,325 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
| Columbus Speech & Hearing Center | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
| Girl Get Up Society | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
| Huckleberry House Inc | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pa | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | Help org serve charity | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Renee Cacchillo
- Brian M Dimasi
- Wendy J Bradshaw
- Monica King
Questions people ask
Does Safelite Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Safelite Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 111 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Safelite Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Renee Cacchillo (President), Brian M Dimasi (Secretary), Wendy J Bradshaw (Vice President) and Monica King (Treasurer).
What does Safelite Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.