Republic Services Charitable Foundation
Republic Services Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Funded solely by Republic Services, it supports neighborhood revitalization and sustainability projects in communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work.
Republic Services Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Republic Services Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), top state Michigan. 85% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,195,000
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,885
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $3,936,680
- +16.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 85% first-time grantees (22 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (11% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Republic Services Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Separately, its Community Grant Program is described as accepting online applications from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations once annually.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18500 N Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Phone: (480) 627-2700
Website: https://republicservices.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Republic Services Charitable Foundation
Who Republic Services Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Wider Circle ($250K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 45 grants of 106 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NNP supports projects in communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work. The 2024 grant list shows awards to organizations in multiple states; the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (11%), Texas (9%), Arizona (9%), California (8%) and Washington (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Republic Services Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
85%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 22 of 26 grantees (85%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $109K; repeat grants $200K. How we count
Medians: $113K first-time, $225K repeat.
- 8% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2023) to $5.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Wider Circle Silver Spring, MD | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Barrow County Community Foundation Winder, GA | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana Indianapolis, IN | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MI | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago Chicago, IL | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Sacramento Sacramento, CA | National Neighborhood Promise | $250,000 |
| Rebuilding Together New Orleans New Orleans, LA | National Neighborhood Promise | $200,000 |
| Umom New Day Centers Inc Phoenix, AZ | National Neighborhood Promise | $200,000 |
| Dallas Habitat for Humanity Inc Dallas, TX | National Neighborhood Promise | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,936,680 | $3,730,749 | $3,431,850 | $3,195,000 | 26 | $3,409,254 | $107,873 | $193,017 |
| 2023 | $3,382,545 | $3,587,509 | $2,698,269 | $2,540,000 | 14 | $2,682,681 | $46,921 | $148,294 |
| 2022 | $2,242,544 | $3,329,934 | $3,097,247 | $2,971,465 | 16 | $3,080,865 | $31,305 | $150,765 |
| 2021 | $2,313,910 | $3,302,453 | $2,707,547 | $2,604,902 | 16 | $2,699,874 | $96,703 | $115,055 |
| 2020 | $1,580,465 | $6,121,299 | $5,477,179 | $5,395,702 | 34 | — | $14,296 | $67,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Republic Services Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2024 — 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 foundation’s stated goal is to partner with local nonprofits to create sustainable neighborhoods. NNP grants support projects such as critical infrastructure, repairs and renovations, and public-space improvements.
The foundation’s grantees include organizations working in housing and neighborhood improvement, youth development, poverty and hunger relief, and homelessness services. For example, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago says it improves homes and neighborhoods for elderly, disabled and low-income residents; Midnight Golf Program says it equips youth with skills for postsecondary education and professional work; and Food Lifeline says its mission is to feed people experiencing hunger while working to end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $3,195,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median of $125,000. Its largest listed grants included $250,000 each to A Wider Circle, Barrow County Community Foundation, Food Lifeline, Goodwill Foundation of Central & Southern Indiana, Midnight Golf Program, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago and Rebuilding Together Sacramento. Other notable awards included $200,000 each to Rebuilding Together New Orleans and UMOM New Day Centers, and $175,000 to Dallas Habitat for Humanity.
The foundation announced 14 NNP grants totaling nearly $3 million in 2025. The announcement said the projects were expected to positively impact more than 2.1 million people. A separate Community Grant Program description says eligible 501(c)(3) organizations can apply once annually through an online application. It gives preference to neighborhood revitalization, safety, disaster relief and social services, and excludes individuals, government entities, schools and religious organizations. It also says services must be provided without bias. The program description specifies online applications and says applications are not accepted by email, fax, mail or in person.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elena Goodhall is identified as Republic Services’ director of Community Investment.
Republic Services Charitable Foundation is led by Amanda Hodges, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Hodges
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catharine D Ellingsen
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian M DelGhiaccio
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Vander Ark
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel T Aguilera
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary S Walker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calvin R Boyd
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robb Litt
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Donna Egan (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Donald W. Slager (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey A. Hughes (2020) — Director
- Former: Tara Kolsrud (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Republic Services Charitable Foundation
How much does Republic Services Charitable Foundation give each year?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation gave $3.2M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 14 grants.
What is Republic Services Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $122,885, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Republic Services Charitable Foundation that year got $109K on average.
Where does Republic Services Charitable Foundation give grants?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Republic Services Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Republic Services Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "National Neighborhood Promise" (15 grants), "Neighborhood Revitalization" (5 grants) and "BRG Grant - Women of Republic" (3 grants).
Who are Republic Services Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include A Wider Circle ($250,000), Barrow County Community Foundation ($250,000) and Food Lifeline ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Republic Services Charitable Foundation?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Republic Services Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to partner with local nonprofits to create sustainable neighborhoods. NNP grants support projects such as critical infrastructure, repairs and renovations, and public-space improvements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Republic Services Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for contributions and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Republic Services Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Republic Services Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1349416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Republic Services Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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