The O-I Charities Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The O-I Charities Foundation is a private foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 187 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants187
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
43% 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 | $1.9 million | 232 | $186,949 |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 187 | $0 |
How to apply
The O-I Charities Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The O-I Charities Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 111 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $35,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $29,500 |
| Michigan | 9 | $24,087 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $9,938 |
| Colorado | 1 | $8,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $5,712 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | General operations | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General operations | $78,405 |
| Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc | General operations | $55,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | General operations | $55,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries | General operations | $50,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio Inc | General operations | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Toledo | General operations | $35,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | General operations | $35,000 |
| Erie Shores Council Bsa | General operations | $30,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo | General operations | $25,000 |
| Perrysburg Heights Community Association | General operations | $25,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | General operations | $25,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Ohio | General operations | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Foundation Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $25,000 |
| Toledo School for the Arts | General operations | $25,000 |
| St Paul's Community Center | General operations | $20,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | General operations | $20,000 |
| The Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | General operations | $18,000 |
| Toledo Grows | General operations | $15,000 |
| Children's Hunger Alliance | General operations | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $15,000 |
| The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian School | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operations | $10,000 |
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts | General operations | $10,000 |
| Keep Ohio Beautiful Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Toledo Zoo | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | General operations | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor-American Interiors Chapter | General operations | $10,000 |
| Monclova Christian Academy | General operations | $10,000 |
| Arts Commission of Greater Toledo Inc | General operations | $10,000 |
| Keep Toledolucas County Beautiful | General operations | $10,000 |
| Wgte | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Foundation of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Randolph L Burns
- Kimberly Meneilly
- Meena Dafesh
Questions people ask
Does The O-I Charities Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The O-I Charities Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 187 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs The O-I Charities Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Randolph L Burns (Trustee), Kimberly Meneilly (Trustee) and Meena Dafesh (Trustee).
What does The O-I Charities Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.