Republic Services Charitable Foundation
The Republic Services Charitable Foundation is a private corporate foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona, funded solely by Republic Services, Inc. Established in 2017, the foundation focuses on community investment and neighborhood revitalization in communities where Republic Services customers and employees live and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
+25.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+85.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$123K
-32.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's signature program is the National Neighborhood Promise (NNP), which provides funding for neighborhood revitalization and sustainability projects. The foundation supports high-impact projects including:
- Critical infrastructure repairs and renovations
- Public space improvements
- Green spaces and playgrounds
- Community gardens
- Workforce development
- Vulnerable population resources
- Disaster relief
- Safety initiatives
- Social services
Grantmaking
In addition to monetary donations, local Republic Services teams dedicate volunteer service days at each grant location, working alongside nonprofit partners. The foundation also provides in-kind donations and employee volunteerism.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects in communities across North America where Republic Services operates, with particular activity in Michigan, California, and Washington. As of 2024, the foundation supported 925 community investments across 597 communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,936,680
- Total Revenue: $3,730,749
- Total Expenses: $3,431,850
- Total Giving: $3,195,000
- Total Liabilities: $4,990
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,936,680 | $3,382,545 | $2,242,544 |
| Revenue | $3,730,749 | $3,587,509 | $3,329,934 |
| Expenses | $3,431,850 | $2,698,269 | $3,097,247 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,409,254 | $2,682,681 | $3,080,865 |
| Net Investment Income | $107,873 | $46,921 | $31,305 |
| Distributable Amount | $193,017 | $148,294 | $150,765 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Republic Services Charitable Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elena Goodhall — Director of Community Investment for Republic Services
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2026 Grants (Announced March 2026):**
The foundation announced 2026 National Neighborhood Promise grants totaling $2.9 million to 14 nonprofit organizations. The program has benefitted more than 14 million people across North America to date.
Republic Services Charitable Foundation Announces 2025 National Neighborhood\**2025 Grants (Announced April 2025):**
Fourteen nonprofit organizations received grants totaling nearly $3 million through the 2025 National Neighborhood Promise program, with expected impact on over 2.1 million people.
Republic Services Charitable Foundation Announces 2025 National Neighborhood\**Overall Impact:**
Since 2018, the foundation has positively impacted nearly 20 million people through its community investments. In 2024 alone, the foundation made 925 community investments benefiting 597 communities.
Republic Services Charitable Foundation Supports Sustainable ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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