The Glassybaby Foundation is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2001, the foundation operates as a grantmaking entity dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide hope and healing for people, animals, and the planet. The foundation is connected to glassybaby, a hand-crafted glass gift business, with giving integrated into the company's business model.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-53.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$491K
-62.5% YoY
Grant Count
26
-73.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+43.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glassybaby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $399 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to help fund noble causes in partnership with nonprofit organizations. The foundation supports a diverse range of focus areas including:
- Education
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Human services
- Animal welfare
- Healthcare
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $27,000 to $210,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across 29 U.S. states, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. Primary grantmaking focuses on Washington, California, and Texas, though the foundation's reach extends nationwide and internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Based on the most recent tax filings:
- Total assets: $11,763 to $12,000
- Annual revenue: $1,307,438 (2024)
- Annual expenses: $1,338,687 (2024)
- Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since December 2022
- EIN: 85-1278406
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,502 | $11,763 | $43,012 |
| Revenue | $491,275 | $1,307,438 | $798,678 |
| Expenses | $497,536 | $1,338,687 | $881,759 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $497,491 | $1,338,637 | $881,569 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $399 | $3,721 | $28,208 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Bfoundation ($210,000), Pasadena Humane Society ($60,000), Westside Food Bank ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BFOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $210,000 |
| FRED HUTCH CANCER RESEARCH SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL FUND | $6,850 |
| FREE2LUV SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| HARLEM MOTHERS SAVE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $20,878 |
| JEM FAMILY GUILD OF SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL BOW, WA | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| MARIN HEALTH FOUNDATION GREENBRAE, CA | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| NORTHWEST HARVEST SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL FUND | $2,600 |
| OLD DOG HAVEN OAK HARBOR, WA | GENERAL FUND | $483 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL FUND | $4,647 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL GUILD ASSOCIATION SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL FUND | $900 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board:
- Lee Rhodes - President
- Sale Rhodes - Treasurer
- Peg Vance - Secretary
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEE RHODES | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| SALE RHODES | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| PEG VANCE | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| APRIL GUENTHER | PREV. DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| JEANNE JUNGJIN LIM WEAVER | PREV. TREASURER | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent grants supporting animal welfare organizations. The foundation maintains a website at www.glassybabyfoundation.org and accepts grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations.
2023 Impact and 2024 Grant Application Period \u2014 Glass Recycling FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Glassybaby Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to help fund noble causes in partnership with nonprofit organizations. The foundation supports a diverse range of focus areas including: • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism • Human services • Animal welfare • Healthcare
How do I apply for a grant from Glassybaby Foundation?
The foundation has demonstrated significant grantmaking activity: • **Total giving to date**: Over $15.5 million distributed to organizations worldwide • **Recent annual giving**: $1.3 million (2024) • **Grant range**: Typical awards range from $27,000 to $210,000 • **Recent grant example**: $20,000 grant to The Stafford Animal Shelter in Montana The foundation appears open to new applicants and has funded numerous organizations across multiple states.
Where does Glassybaby Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across 29 U.S. states, including major urban centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. Primary grantmaking focuses on Washington, California, and Texas, though the foundation's reach extends nationwide and internationally.
What size grants does Glassybaby Foundation award?
In 2025, Glassybaby Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $491K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Glassybaby Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Glassybaby Foundation reported a distributable amount of $399 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Glassybaby Foundation's EIN?
Glassybaby Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1278406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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