Safelite Foundation
Safelite Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. It administers charitable giving on behalf of Safelite and its associates, supporting eligible charitable organizations and giving initiatives in communities where associates live and work.
Safelite Foundation at a glance
In short: Safelite Foundation gave $3.0M across 111 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Ohio. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,960,387
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 111
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,670
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,591,878
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (68 of 111, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% 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 Safelite Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit a written request or use the website’s grant-request process. The foundation’s website identifies eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Franklin and contiguous Ohio counties and says requests should align with its giving priorities.
- Contact
Application contact: Wendy J Bradshaw
Mailing address: 7400 Safelite Way, Columbus, OH 43235
Phone: (614) 210-9000
Website: https://safelitefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Safelite Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Together We Rise Corporation (Foster Love) ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
461 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 425 grants of 461 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports eligible organizations in Columbus, Ohio, and invites requests from organizations serving Franklin and contiguous counties. In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 35% to recipients in California; smaller shares went to Georgia (2%), Florida (2%) and South Carolina (1%). The foundation also describes its giving as supporting communities where Safelite associates live and work and identifies national and international giving initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 111 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Safelite Foundation open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 68 of 111 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 71% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 111 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together We Rise Corporation (Foster Love) Brea, CA | Help Org Serve Charity | $1,028,140 |
| Afrika Tikkun US Mount Vernon, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $550,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $250,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio IN Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $126,100 |
| Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $100,000 |
| On Our Sleeves Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $71,000 |
| Various Charities 2500 per Charity Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $60,800 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Columbus Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $50,000 |
| Lifecare Alliance Columbus, OH | Help Org Serve Charity | $40,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Tampa, FL | Help Org Serve Charity | $30,000 |
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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 | $7,591,878 | $4,624,145 | $3,756,391 | $2,960,387 | 111 | $2,960,387 | $120,117 | $197,454 |
| 2023 | $6,724,124 | $4,639,433 | $2,846,435 | $2,140,334 | 107 | $2,140,334 | $106,291 | $137,896 |
| 2022 | $4,931,126 | $3,544,354 | $3,898,431 | $3,243,571 | 96 | $3,243,571 | $60,903 | $175,320 |
| 2021 | $5,285,203 | $3,554,520 | $2,331,071 | $1,729,764 | 96 | $1,729,764 | $26 | $224,480 |
| 2020 | $4,061,754 | $4,076,974 | $2,410,653 | $1,315,587 | 51 | — | $617 | $153,326 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Safelite Foundation reported a distributable amount of $197K 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 website says it supports eligible 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its giving priorities. Its stated priorities are safety, stability and a sense of belonging; its Charity Classic supports an Impact Grant Program for organizations working to improve families’ health and well-being.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. The Ohio State University Foundation, which received $250,000, says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of Ohio State. LifeCare Alliance, which received $40,000, says it delivers health and nutrition services to meet community needs. Pelotonia, which received $28,625, says it works to accelerate innovative cancer research. Community Shelter Board, which received $25,000, says it works to end homelessness through collaboration, innovative solutions and investment in quality programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 111 grants totaling $2,960,387. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,028,140, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $1,028,140 to Together We Rise Corporation (Foster Love), to support children who have navigated the foster care system; $550,000 to Afrika Tikkun US, to support its work caring for children in need in South African communities; and $250,000 to the Ohio State University Foundation. Other grants included $126,100 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, $100,000 to Nationwide Children’s Hospital and $71,000 to On Our Sleeves.
The foundation says its application policy does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing states that requests may be written or submitted through the foundation’s website. The website invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving Franklin and contiguous counties in Ohio to submit grant requests. The filing lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Renee Cacchillo as president, Brian M. DiMasi as secretary, Wendy J. Bradshaw as vice president and Monica King as treasurer.
Safelite Foundation is led by Renee Cacchillo, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Renee Cacchillo
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian M. Dimasi
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica King
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy J. Bradshaw
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas M. Feeney (2020–2021) — President
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 Safelite Foundation
How much does Safelite Foundation give each year?
Safelite Foundation gave $3.0M across 111 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 107 grants.
What is Safelite Foundation's typical grant size?
Safelite Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,670, across 111 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Safelite Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Safelite Foundation give grants?
Safelite Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (24 grants), Dublin, OH (3 grants), New Albany, OH (2 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Safelite Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 111 grants with a stated purpose on Safelite Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help Org Serve Charity" (111 grants).
Who are Safelite Foundation's largest grantees?
Safelite Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Together We Rise Corporation (Foster Love) ($1,028,140), Afrika Tikkun US ($550,000) and Ohio State University Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Safelite Foundation?
Safelite Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $197K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Safelite Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it supports eligible 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with its giving priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Safelite Foundation?
Submit a written request or use the website’s grant-request process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Safelite Foundation's EIN?
Safelite Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3683768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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
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Grantable. (2026). Safelite Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/safelite-foundation-morg_4b07a994f30e44e3b1e53cdd9a89db18
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