Glass Recycling Foundation
To promote the preservation of the environment through glass recycling through education, grant making and creating pilot programs for effective glass recycling working in collaboration with other trade organizations in the glass recycling value chain.
Glass Recycling Foundation at a glance
In short: Glass Recycling Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,891
- +80.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,315
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $427,756
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Glass Recycling Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Resources Council ($21K). Together the top 6 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Glass Recycling Foundation gives
- Giving grew 759% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Resources Council Pittsburgh, PA | Drop-Off/Travel Bins | $21,000 |
| City of Temple Temple, TX | Recycling Trailer | $18,510 |
| County of Pitt Greenville, NC | Glass Recy Drop Off | $18,000 |
| Keep Waco Beautiful Inc Waco, TX | Drop-Off Bins | $10,000 |
| City of Omaha Omaha, NE | 3,000 Recycling Tote | $9,294 |
| Sunflower Div Serv Foundation Inc Great Bend, KS | Glass Collect Bunker | $9,087 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $427,756 | $173,353 | $138,582 | $85,891 | 6 | $5,750 |
| 2023 | $392,985 | $142,000 | $92,330 | $47,543 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $343,315 | $330,000 | $215,579 | $15,903 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $228,894 | $270,505 | $98,278 | $10,000 | 1 | $5 |
About Glass Recycling Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Glass Recycling Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $428K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $86K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Glass Recycling Foundation is led by Scott Defife, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Defife
President
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Nordmeyer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Bragg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Grasso
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Winters
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Spotts
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Hippert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ammon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacques Weber
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Eichbauer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hennemann
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andy Keefner (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Holmes (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Virginia Covo (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Kristofic (2021) — Director
- Former: Shannon Griesser (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Glass Recycling Foundation
How much does Glass Recycling Foundation give each year?
Glass Recycling Foundation gave $86K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $48K across 5 grants.
What is Glass Recycling Foundation's typical grant size?
Glass Recycling Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $14,315, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Glass Recycling Foundation give grants?
Glass Recycling Foundation's top state is Texas, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and North Carolina (21%).
Does Glass Recycling Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Glass Recycling Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Glass Recycling Foundation's largest grantees?
Glass Recycling Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Pennsylvania Resources Council ($21,000), City of Temple ($18,510) and County of Pitt ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Glass Recycling Foundation?
Glass Recycling Foundation reported $428K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $173K.
What is Glass Recycling Foundation?
Glass Recycling Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $428K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Glass Recycling Foundation's EIN?
Glass Recycling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1755733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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