The Glow Foundation
The Glow Foundation is a private foundation, based in Powell, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $123K.
The Glow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Glow Foundation gave $242K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,000
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,333
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $2,886,778
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Glow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio ($65K). Together the top 5 received $202K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Glow Foundation gives
- Giving grew 267% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of 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 $66K (2021) to $242K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio Columbus, OH | Dancing with our stars gala sponsor and 5 scholarships for post-secondary studies in the dd field | $65,000 |
| Mt Aloysius New Lexington, OH | Refurbishment of Recreation Hall | $60,000 |
| Lifetown Lessons for Life New Albany, OH | Life Experience Sessions with DD Individuals | $50,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Chapters Ahead Inc Columbus, OH | Publishing of Book for Next Chapters Book Club | $17,000 |
| Ohio Special Initiatives by Brothers and Sisters Columbus, OH | To connect siblings of people with disabilities with resources and create community | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,886,778 | $152,488 | $273,894 | $242,000 | 6 | $245,710 | $123,194 | $155,619 |
| 2023 | $3,008,184 | $220,716 | $241,429 | $215,000 | 4 | $218,424 | $199,690 | $151,978 |
| 2022 | $3,028,897 | $340,791 | $127,576 | $102,930 | 3 | $106,301 | $319,516 | $156,072 |
| 2021 | $2,815,682 | $146,313 | $89,681 | $66,000 | 3 | $66,200 | $120,607 | $159,198 |
| 2020 | $2,759,050 | $83,497 | $129,152 | $106,773 | 6 | — | $64,231 | $146,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Glow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Glow Foundation is led by Robert J. Woodward Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Woodward Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance D. Woodward
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany S. Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey A. King
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Thompson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Glow Foundation
How much does The Glow Foundation give each year?
The Glow Foundation gave $242K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $215K across 4 grants.
What is The Glow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Glow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $40,333, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Glow Foundation give grants?
The Glow Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (3 grants).
Does The Glow Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Glow Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Glow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Glow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio ($65,000), Mt Aloysius ($60,000) and Lifetown Lessons for Life ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Glow Foundation?
The Glow Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $246K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Glow Foundation's EIN?
The Glow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0236432. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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