The O-I Charities Foundation
The O-I Charities Foundation is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported that its board resolved to dissolve it effective December 31, 2024, and that its assets were distributed to recipients on November 25, 2024. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The O-I Charities Foundation at a glance
In short: The O-I Charities Foundation gave $1.4M across 187 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,385,211
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 187
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,408
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (28 of 130, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% 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 The O-I Charities Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing describes a dissolution distribution, not an ongoing application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Michael Owens Way Plz 1 1St F, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (567) 336-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The O-I Charities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater Toledo ($342K across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $838K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,098 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,052 grants of 1,098 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 89% of grant dollars. The other leading recipient states were the District of Columbia (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), Michigan (2%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 187 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The O-I Charities Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 130 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $341 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). 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 $1.4M (2024) to $1.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 187 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts Toledo, OH | General Operations | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Operations | $78,405 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | General Operations | $78,405 |
| Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc Bowling Green, OH | General Operations | $55,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministries Toledo, OH | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Metroparks Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio Inc Maumee, OH | General Operations | $40,000 |
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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 | — | $1,200,200 | $1,387,149 | $1,385,211 | 187 | $1,387,149 | $22,108 |
| 2023 | $186,949 | $1,900,100 | $1,909,661 | $1,907,813 | 232 | $1,909,661 | $30,095 |
| 2022 | $196,510 | $1,800,100 | $1,829,448 | $1,826,623 | 233 | $1,829,448 | $29,919 |
| 2021 | $223,655 | $1,700,100 | $1,729,132 | $1,726,532 | 233 | $1,729,032 | $31,283 |
| 2020 | $247,294 | $1,400,100 | $1,487,410 | $1,472,514 | 213 | — | $30,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The O-I Charities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for performing arts, United Way, university foundations, poverty-relief services, youth programs, parks, and environmental organizations. These examples describe the grantees, not stated focus areas of the foundation. For instance, Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts describes its mission as bringing the community together through dance and music, while Cherry Street Mission Ministries says its mission is to eradicate poverty in body, mind, and spirit.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 187 grants totaling $1,385,211. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100,000, with a median of $600. The largest listed grant was $100,000 to Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts for general operations. Other listed awards included $55,000 each to Bowling Green State University Foundation and The University of Toledo Foundation, $50,000 each to Cherry Street Mission Ministries and Metroparks Toledo Foundation, and $40,000 to Junior Achievement of Northwestern Ohio.
The filing lists four grants of $78,405 each to United Way of Greater Toledo, all for general operations. It also lists $35,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Toledo and $35,000 to Ocean Conservancy, each for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randolph L. Burns, Kimberly Meneilly, and Meena Dafesh as trustees.
The O-I Charities Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Meneilly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randolph L. Burns
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meena Dafesh
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James E. Adams (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Baehren (2020) — Trustee
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 O-I Charities Foundation
How much does The O-I Charities Foundation give each year?
The O-I Charities Foundation gave $1.4M across 187 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 232 grants.
What is The O-I Charities Foundation's typical grant size?
The O-I Charities Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $7,408, across 187 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The O-I Charities Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The O-I Charities Foundation give grants?
The O-I Charities Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (64 grants), Bowling Green, OH (9 grants), Chicago, IL (9 grants) and Perrysburg, OH (8 grants).
Does The O-I Charities Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The O-I Charities Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (187 of 187) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The O-I Charities Foundation's largest grantees?
The O-I Charities Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater Toledo ($341,620 across 6 grants), Toledo Alliance for the Performing Arts ($110,000 across 2 grants) and Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc ($72,300 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The O-I Charities Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for performing arts, United Way, university foundations, poverty-relief services, youth programs, parks, and environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The O-I Charities Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The O-I Charities Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The O-I Charities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The O-I Charities Foundation's EIN?
The O-I Charities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6554560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The O-I Charities 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
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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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Grantable. (2026). The O-I Charities Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-o-i-charities-foundation-morg_8fcf748eb9ec4caebdefe970a8e5f7c9
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