Glassybaby White Light Fund
Glassybaby White Light Fund is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2021 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Glassybaby White Light Fund at a glance
In short: Glassybaby White Light Fund gave $125K across 35 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $125,171
- -84.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 35
- -87.2% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $3,576
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Washington (64% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Glassybaby White Light Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its final-return status means this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3406 E Union Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 518-9060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glassybaby White Light Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Backpack Brigade ($15K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 309 grants of 309 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, Washington recipients received 64% of grant dollars, followed by New York (10%), California (4%), Connecticut (4%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Glassybaby White Light Fund gives
- 51% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $784K (2020). In 2021 it made 35 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack Brigade Seattle, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Seattle Seahawks Women's Assoc Renton, WA | General Support | $14,779 |
| Coyote Central Seattle, WA | General Support | $6,500 |
| Bridge the Gap College Prep Sausalito, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Camella's Cupboard New Milford, CT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Hunter Intervention Program Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| For the Frontlines New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Old Dog Haven Oak Harbor, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Jazzed Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Carebox Program Austin, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $116,560 | $174,346 | $125,171 | 35 | $174,346 | $2,368 |
| 2020 | $65,405 | $628,211 | $877,117 | $783,624 | 274 | — | $12,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glassybaby White Light Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in areas including weekend food assistance, youth creativity and education, food-bank services, Native philanthropy and cultural programs, and care for senior dogs. For example, Backpack Brigade says it provides weekend food bags to schoolchildren in need, while Coyote Central says it helps young people build skills and shape their futures.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the fund reported 35 grants totaling $125,171. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest awards included $15,000 to Backpack Brigade and $14,779 to Seattle Seahawks Women’s Association; both were designated for general support. Other notable grants included $6,500 to Coyote Central and $5,000 each to Bridge the Gap College Prep, Camella’s Cupboard, Hunter Intervention Program, For the Frontlines, Old Dog Haven, Seattle JazzED, CareBox Program, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, and Halo Medical Travel Services—all designated for general support.
The filing also reports 274 grants totaling $783,624 in 2020. Its 2021 filing, the latest on this page, reports 35 grants totaling $125,171.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Lee Rhodes as president, Eliza Cummings as a former board member, Peggy Vance as secretary, and Sale Rhodes as treasurer.
Glassybaby White Light Fund is led by Lee Rhodes, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lee Rhodes
President
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Cummings
Board Member - Former
Board Member → Board Member - Former, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $41K (2021)
Peggy Vance
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sale Rhodes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $41K, to Eliza Cummings (Board Member - Former).
Frequently asked questions about Glassybaby White Light Fund
How much does Glassybaby White Light Fund give each year?
Glassybaby White Light Fund gave $125K across 35 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $784K across 274 grants.
What is Glassybaby White Light Fund's typical grant size?
Glassybaby White Light Fund's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,576, across 35 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Glassybaby White Light Fund give grants?
Glassybaby White Light Fund gives mostly in Washington: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (11 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Glassybaby White Light Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Glassybaby White Light Fund's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glassybaby White Light Fund's largest grantees?
Glassybaby White Light Fund's largest 2021 grantees include Backpack Brigade ($15,000), Seattle Seahawks Women's Assoc ($14,779) and Coyote Central ($6,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Glassybaby White Light Fund fund?
The grantees’ own descriptions show support for organizations working in areas including weekend food assistance, youth creativity and education, food-bank services, Native philanthropy and cultural programs, and care for senior dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glassybaby White Light Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Glassybaby White Light Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Glassybaby White Light Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Glassybaby White Light Fund's EIN?
Glassybaby White Light Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2335650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Glassybaby White Light Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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