Private foundation · EIN 26-0236432 · Powell, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Glow Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $242K total, median $45K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$242K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Down Syndrome Association of Central OhioColumbus, OHDancing with our stars gala sponsor and 5 scholarships for post-secondary studies in the dd field$65K
Mt AloysiusNew Lexington, OHRefurbishment of recreation hall$60K
Lifetown Lessons for LifeNew Albany, OHLife experience sessions with dd individuals$50K
Ohio State University Nisonger CenterColumbus, OHScholarship to dental student$40K
Chapters Ahead IncColumbus, OHPublishing of book for next chapters book club$17K
Ohio Special Initiatives By Brothers and SistersColumbus, OHTo connect siblings of people with disabilities with resources and create community$10K

About this foundation

Glow Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Powell, Ohio, administered in care of Robert J Woodward Jr, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Glow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Glow Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $242K across 6 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Glow Foundation give?

Ohio (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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