about
glassybaby foundation is a 501c3 based in Seattle, Washington,
created to support organizations that promote hope and healing.
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glassybaby began in 2001 when Lee Rhodes, a three time cancer survivor, felt hope from the light of a candle in a hand-blown glass votive. This inspired a business devoted to giving hope, beauty, and millions of dollars to help others heal.
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glassybaby first created a 501c3 charity in 2015, to support causes consistent with this mission. Thanks to the glassybaby community who loves to give kindness, over $10.5 million dollars has been donated so far.
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Every glassybaby gives through the glassybaby foundation.
the history of glassybaby
2001
Lee Rhodes, after surviving lung cancer three times, sells glassybaby out of her garage, donating 10% of sales to help cancer patients heal. glassybaby is officially incorporated.
2003
The first glassybaby hot-shop opens in Seattle.
2012
glassybaby reaches $1 million in giving.
2015
The non-profit organization glassybaby White Light Fund is established to help glassybaby give.
2016
glassybaby reaches $5 million in giving.
2018
glassybaby baby grants are born, these smaller grants are awarded to 3 non-profits nominated by the community each month.
2019
glassybaby gives the $10 millionth dollar to support hope and healing of people, animals and the planet.
2020
the glassybaby foundation
is established.
