T-Mobile USA Foundation
T-Mobile USA Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations and conducts the Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest in which youth innovators receive mentoring and funding to develop ideas for positive change in their communities.
T-Mobile USA Foundation at a glance
In short: T-Mobile USA Foundation gave $7.5M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,456,480
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -63.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,864,120
- +170.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $110,500
- Total assets
- $10,143,026
- +1114.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T-Mobile USA Foundation
- 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. Hometown Grants have a separate quarterly application process through the program portal.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12920 Se 38Th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: (425) 383-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from T-Mobile USA Foundation
Who T-Mobile USA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Online Giving Foundation ($7.2M). Together the top 4 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 60 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.; reported shares of grant dollars were 97%, 2%, 1%, and 0%, respectively. Hometown Grants support small towns across America.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T-Mobile USA Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.4M (2022) to $7.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Hudson, OH | Matching Gift Payment & Volun-T Grant | $7,206,980 |
| Boys & Girls Club of America Atlanta, GA | P10M Partnership | $175,000 |
| Children's Foundation Detroit, MI | General Support | $46,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $28,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,143,026 | $17,000,000 | $7,692,430 | $7,456,480 | 4 | $7,692,430 | $193,841 |
| 2023 | $835,457 | $5,000,000 | $7,586,682 | $7,582,925 | 11 | $7,586,682 | $85,949 |
| 2022 | $3,422,139 | $3,000,000 | $5,666,058 | $5,362,656 | 2 | $5,666,058 | $162,105 |
| 2021 | $6,088,197 | $6,000,000 | $6,371,341 | $6,368,111 | 12 | $6,371,341 | $346,616 |
| 2020 | $6,459,538 | $6,000,000 | $5,795,810 | $5,525,112 | 31 | — | $321,431 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T-Mobile USA Foundation reported a distributable amount of $194K 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 direct charitable activity is the Changemaker Challenge, which encourages young people to create positive change in their communities. Top teams receive mentoring and funding to bring their ideas to life.
Hometown Grants support projects that build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces and foster local connections. Examples include adapting older buildings into gathering spaces, improving parks or trails, and technology projects for public libraries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $7,456,480. Individual grants ranged from $28,500 to $7,206,980, with a median of $110,500. The largest grants were $7,206,980 to American Online Giving Foundation for “MATCHING GIFT PAYMENT & VOLUN-T GRANT,” $175,000 to Boys & Girls Club of America for “P10M PARTNERSHIP,” $46,000 to Children’s Foundation for general support, and $28,500 to American Red Cross for general support.
T-Mobile Hometown Grants are currently open. The program awards grants of up to $50,000 per town, with applications accepted quarterly. It supports shovel-ready physical builds or improvements that can be completed within 12 months of receiving funding. Projects may include revitalizing or repurposing a historic structure, creating a downtown destination, or improving a gathering space. Applications close on the last day of each quarter, and the portal reopens on the first day of the next quarter.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janice Kapner as director and president; Deeanne King, Christie Sandoval, Terrance Glover, Ronke Ekwensi, and Susan Loosmore as directors; Brigitta Witt as executive director; Christopher M Miller as vice-president, tax; and Broady Hodder as assistant secretary.
T-Mobile USA Foundation is led by Brigitta Witt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brigitta Witt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Kapner
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deeanne King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Loosmore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie Sandoval
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronke Ekwensi
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Glover
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Broady Hodder
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Miller
Vice President & Tax
Vice President & Taxation → Senior Vice President, 2021
Senior Vice President → Vice President & Tax, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jon Freier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Sievert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Osvaldik (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Nelson (2022) — Director
- Former: Waqar Shaikh (2022) — Director
- Former: David E. Conroy (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: David Miller (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Frederick Williams (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Lauren Venezia (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Marie Sylla (2021) — Director
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 T-Mobile USA Foundation
How much does T-Mobile USA Foundation give each year?
T-Mobile USA Foundation gave $7.5M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.6M across 11 grants.
What is T-Mobile USA Foundation's typical grant size?
T-Mobile USA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $110,500, and its average grant was $1,864,120, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T-Mobile USA Foundation give grants?
T-Mobile USA Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does T-Mobile USA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of T-Mobile USA Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is T-Mobile USA Foundation?
T-Mobile USA Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $194K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T-Mobile USA Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is the Changemaker Challenge, which encourages young people to create positive change in their communities. Top teams receive mentoring and funding to bring their ideas to life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T-Mobile USA Foundation?
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 ↑
What is T-Mobile USA Foundation's EIN?
T-Mobile USA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1629033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does T-Mobile USA 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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