The Glass Charitable Foundation concentrates on pragmatic, general‑operating support for community wellbeing, with a mix of local New England nonprofits and select national/international health and emergency organizations. Their giving emphasizes hunger relief and food access, healthcare and emergency medical services, faith‑based community programs, and occasional land conservation. Grants are large and purposeful rather than spread thinly, often provided as unrestricted or general‑use support.
Relatively concentrated giving with a small number of large grants (multiple six‑figure gifts), repeat funding to several organizations, predominantly general‑use/operating support, and occasional noncash donations; mix of local/regional and select national or international grantees.
A $300,000 general-use grant to Wyndham Land Trust stands out in the Glass Charitable Foundation’s recent record and points to a pattern of sizable, flexible support rather than narrow project funding. The foundation’s giving also reaches into health, hunger relief, and community services, with other large awards going to American Friends of Magen David Adom and Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group. Across the recent grants list, the foundation appears to favor unrestricted or general operating support, including some noncash support, and it backs organizations serving both local New England communities and select groups farther afield. The portfolio includes repeated support for the same grantees across multiple years, suggesting an ongoing relationship style of grantmaking. That continuity shows up in community-based organizations as well as health and emergency-focused nonprofits. Grants are not spread evenly across many small awards; instead, they cluster around organizations that appear to be central to the foundation’s priorities. The legal name is GLASS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, and the latest 990 year on file is 2025.
Hunger relief and food access are a clear part of the foundation’s work. In 2025, it gave $50,000 to Blessings in a Backpack for general use, and it also supported Food Bank of the Rockies with $50,000 in both 2023 and 2025. The foundation’s pattern in this area is to fund established food-distribution organizations through unrestricted support. Healthcare and emergency medical services are another theme. It gave $50,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital in 2023 and again in 2025, and $200,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom in 2025 for general use. The list also includes a $50,000 noncash donation to Cedars Sinai Neurology. Community support extends to local social-service groups: Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group received $157,000 in 2025 after a $119,000 grant in 2023, both for general use.
Typical grants sit in a middle-to-large range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $17,500, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. The distribution includes a few much larger awards, such as the $300,000 grant to Wyndham Land Trust. Repeated grants to the same recipients across 2023 and 2025 show an ongoing relationship style rather than one-off support. The foundation funds individuals: False, and it does not make program-related investments. Recent awards are mostly labeled general use or general operating support, with at least one noncash donation.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $50K, with a median of $18K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$18K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Notable grantees: Wyndham Land Trust, Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, American Friends of Magen David Adom, Food Bank of the Rockies, Blessings in a Backpack
Grant recipients are entirely in the US, with New York the top state by grant count. Massachusetts recipients account for 36% of grants, showing a strong in-state presence even though the foundation gives most often in New York. Recent awards also land in Connecticut, Colorado, California, Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Recipient cities appearing multiple times include New York, Boston, Worcester, Northampton, Denver, and Louisville.
Its recent grants center on hunger relief and food access, healthcare and emergency medical services, faith-based community empowerment, and local land conservation. The list also includes some social-service, advocacy, and animal-welfare organizations, usually with general-use or unrestricted support.
Yes. The recent grants list is dominated by general use or general operating language, including awards to organizations such as Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Food Bank of the Rockies. One recent grant was also a noncash donation for use by the organization.
The grant-size distribution is centered in the middle range: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $17,500, and the 75th percentile is $50,000. Recent giving also includes larger awards, including a $300,000 grant.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group in 2023 and 2025, Massachusetts General Hospital in 2023 and 2025, Food Bank of the Rockies in 2023 and 2025, and Blessings in a Backpack in 2023 and 2025.
The top state by grant count is New York. Massachusetts recipients make up 36% of grants, and the recipient pool also includes organizations in Connecticut, Colorado, California, Kentucky, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WYNDHAM LAND TRUST | POMFRET CENTER, MA | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP | NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT | $157,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| CEDARS SINAI NEUROLOGY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | NONCASH DONATION FOR USE BY THE ORGANIZATION |
| CURE ALZHEIMER'S FUND | WELLESLEY HILLS, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WORCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| ABBY'S HOUSE | WORCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| ACLU FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| THE TREVOR PROJECT | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| WYNDHAM LAND TRUST | POMFRET CENTER, MA | $310,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP | NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT | $157,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WORCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| ABBY'S HOUSE | WORCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY | FAIRFIELD, IA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP | NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT | $119,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | LOUISVILLE, KY | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| NORTHAMPTON SURVIVAL CENTER | NORTHAMPTON, MA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES | DENVER, CO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| WYNDHAM LAND TRUST | POMFRET CENTER, MA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| ARLINGTON FREE CLINIC | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | BOULDER, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| ABBY'S HOUSE | WORCESTER, MA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
| WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE | WORCESTER, MA | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL USE |
WYNDHAM LAND TRUST
$300,000GENERAL USE
THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP
$157,000GENERAL USE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
GENERAL USE
CEDARS SINAI NEUROLOGY
$50,000NONCASH DONATION FOR USE BY THE ORGANIZATION
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$10,000GENERAL USE
NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL USE
WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
$10,000GENERAL USE
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL USE
ACLU FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL USE
WYNDHAM LAND TRUST
$310,000GENERAL USE
THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP
$157,000GENERAL USE
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
$100,000GENERAL USE
THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM
$100,000GENERAL USE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$50,000GENERAL USE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$10,000GENERAL USE
WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
$10,000GENERAL USE
INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY
$10,000GENERAL USE
THOMPSON ECUMENICAL EMPOWERMENT GROUP
$119,000GENERAL USE
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$50,000GENERAL USE
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND
$25,000GENERAL USE
WYNDHAM LAND TRUST
$10,000GENERAL USE
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL USE
NATIONAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
$10,000GENERAL USE
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$10,000GENERAL USE
WORCESTER ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
$5,000GENERAL USE