What MITER Foundation does

MITER Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization (Tax ID 47-2381136) founded in 2015 as the philanthropic arm of MITER Brands, a private residential window and door manufacturer. Headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, it concentrates giving across four pillars: Cancer Support, Heroes Support (veterans and active-duty military), Children's Well-Being, and Community Outreach. Since inception it has raised $36.5 million through December 31, 2025, written approximately 4,800 checks, logged 38,000+ volunteer hours, and reached 42 states via 18 regional outreach committees.

Funding is generated primarily through two annual charity golf outings (Hershey, PA and Scottsdale, AZ), corporate contributions from MITER Brands, a company-wide Push-Up Challenge, and direct donations via an online portal. A 2026-2026 annual giving run-rate of roughly $8–9 million is implied by $8.7 million raised in 2025 and record-breaking $5.4 million golf outings that same year. The foundation operates on a 100% pass-through model, pairing monetary grants with in-kind product donations of windows and doors (MI, MILGARD, PGT) to veteran housing and military family programs.

Core programs and services include the MITER Foundation Scholarship Program ($1,000 awards to 100 high school seniors in 2025, totaling $100,000; approximately $500,000 lifetime since 2018), the Talk Saves Lives mental health training partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (scaled to ~9,000 MITER Brands employees), the Penn State THON matching program, and recurring multi-year commitments to Phoenix Children's Hospital ($250,000/year) and AFSP ($75,000/year). Strategic national partnerships include Homes For Our Troops (184 adapted veteran homes), the Woody Williams Foundation (Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments), Ronald McDonald House Charities, St. Jude, and the C4 Foundation. There is no technology product, no commercial pricing, and no AI/ML capability; the foundation's competitive position derives from its embedded relationship with MITER Brands, regional volunteer infrastructure, and multi-year partner commitments.

Name

MITER Foundation

Legal name

MITER Foundation

Website

https://miterfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

MITER Foundation is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of MITER Brands, raising and distributing charitable funds across four pillars (Cancer Support, Heroes Support, Children's Well-Being, Community Outreach). Since 2015 it has raised $36.5 million across 42 states via 18 outreach committees, combining monetary grants, in-kind window/door donations, and volunteer programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Corporate philanthropy programs
• Community outreach initiatives
• Veteran support funding
• Cancer research donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Gratz

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: MITER Foundation raises funds through annual charity golf tournaments, corporate matching programs, push-up challenge donations, and general donations. All funds raised support four primary causes: cancer support, heroes support, children's well-being, and community outreach. The foundation operates with 100% efficiency where every dollar contributed goes directly to causes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MITER Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that raises funds through annual charity golf tournaments, corporate matching programs, employee fitness challenges, and public donations to disburse monetary grants, in-kind product donations (windows and doors), and volunteer hours to nonprofit partners and individual beneficiaries. Its programs are organized around four pillars: Community Outreach, Heroes Support (veterans and active-duty military), Children's Well-Being, and Cancer Support. It also administers a $1,000 scholarship program for graduating high school seniors and operates 18 regional outreach committees spanning 42 states.

Product overview

MITER Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as the philanthropic arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer. The foundation does not sell commercial products but facilitates charitable giving and volunteerism through its programs and events. Its core offerings include: the MITER Foundation Scholarship Program (awarding $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors), Annual Charity Golf Outings (primary fundraising events in Pennsylvania and Arizona), the Push-Up Challenge (companywide fitness fundraising initiative), and a Volunteer Program (40 hours per team member annually). The foundation connects MI, MILGARD, PGT, and other MITER Brands teams to support national and local charitable organizations across four pillars: community outreach, heroes support, children's well-being, and cancer support. An online donation portal enables direct contributions to these causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MITER Foundation Scholarship Program
• Annual Charity Golf Outings
• Push-Up Challenge
• Volunteer Program
• Donation Portal
• MITER Foundation Program (Charitable Giving and Grants)

Quantifiable outcome

• $36.5 million raised since 2015
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• C4 FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026Donated 40+ windows and doors including Series 7900 Swinging Door, Series 7665 Pass-Through Awning Window, and Series 7600 Angled Multi-Sliding Door for six new bungalows at C4 Ranch in Mesa Grande, California. Project doubles ranch capacity to serve active-duty Navy SEALs and families.
• Phoenix Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Three-year partnership with $250,000 annual donation to support Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for pediatric cancer and chronic blood disorder patients. MITER Foundation also sends team member volunteers to the camp. This marks the eighth year of involvement.
• American Foundation for Suicide PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Four-year commitment with $75,000 annual donation to expand the Talk Saves Lives mental health training program to all MITER Brands locations nationwide, reaching approximately 9,000 team members. Partnership began in 2024 with pilot program at Hegins, PA plant.
• Homes For Our TroopscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 202510-year partnership celebrating milestone with renewed 3-year commitment. Foundation donates windows and doors (MI Windows and Doors, MILGARD, PGT Custom Windows and Doors) to build specially adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans. Has helped build 184 homes nationwide.
• Ronald McDonald House CharitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2025$200,000 donation commitment over five years ($40,000 annually) to new Ronald McDonald House in Tampa at St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. Partnership since 2019 with over $408,000 total donated to date.
• Woody Williams FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership since 2022 to establish Gold Star Families Memorial Monuments. Foundation donated nearly $100,000 to date. Became Gold Star Families Memorial Monument sponsor in 2026. Installed monument on Pennsylvania State Capitol Grounds in April 2026.
• Four Diamonds / Penn State THONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Five-year partnership since 2022 with quarterly financial contributions and corporate sponsorship of THON weekend. Foundation matches up to $50,000 in donations for THON 2026. THON is the world's largest student-run philanthropy having raised over $254 million since 1977.
• American HumaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting animal welfare and the bond between animals and people, including Pups4Patriots program connecting service dogs with veterans.
• No Person Left BehindminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor activities and outings for combat veterans to promote positive outcomes and lifelong successes regardless of era of service.
• Simon's HeartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children through education, research, free heart screenings, and advocacy. Foundation has hosted events and plans to expand nationwide.
• St. Jude Children's Research HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing financial support for children's cancer research. Foundation provides ongoing contributions to support the organization's mission of ensuring families never receive bills for treatment.
• National Breast Cancer FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonates money and raises awareness for breast cancer research alongside the Carol Milgard Breast Center in Tacoma, WA.
• Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancer. Foundation provides ongoing financial support.
• Veterans Airlift CommandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free air travel to injured veterans and their family members. Foundation helps provide funding needed for volunteer pilots and aircraft.
• The InVINCEable FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year partnership supporting families dealing with pediatric cancer. Foundation has provided monetary donations and sponsored golf tournaments. Inaugural gala raised over $300,000 helping over 20 families.
• Sarasota Memorial Health Care SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with First 1,000 Days Suncoast and Pregnancy Care Team to provide holiday assistance to 16 families struggling with basic resources at SMH-Venice Campus.
• Children's Flight of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaises money and provides flights to children and their families who require essential medical aid.
• Brian and Mika KleinschmidtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCelebrity designers from HGTV shows 100 Day Dream Home and Rock the Block. Ambassador partnership renewed for third year, expanded to include MI Windows and Doors and MITER Foundation alongside PGT Windows and Doors. Participate in trade shows, social media collaborations, and guest blogs for approximately 50 projects in Tampa Bay area.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pella Rolscreen Foundation: Corporate foundation of Pella Corporation, a major residential window and door manufacturer. Direct parallel to MITER Foundation in industry vertical, corporate-foundation structure, and community-focused grantmaking, including home-related causes.
• Builders FirstSource Foundation: Corporate foundation of Builders FirstSource, the largest U.S. supplier of building products to home builders. Comparable as a building-products industry corporate foundation with community and housing-focused grantmaking.
• ABC Supply Co. Foundation: Corporate foundation of ABC Supply Co., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and building products in the U.S. Direct peer in the building-products vertical with employee-driven community giving and locally distributed giving committees.
• Cornerstone Building Brands Foundation: Corporate foundation of Cornerstone Building Brands, a major exterior building products manufacturer. Direct peer as another corporate foundation in the building-products sector with employee-driven community giving and disaster-relief programming.
• Marvin Foundation: Corporate philanthropic arm of Marvin Windows and Doors, a premium residential window/door manufacturer. Comparable corporate-foundation structure operating in the same building-products industry with community-focused grantmaking and employee volunteerism.
• JELD-WEN Foundation: Corporate foundation of JELD-WEN, one of the world's largest door and window manufacturers. Closely comparable as another building-products manufacturer foundation with similar employee-engagement and community-giving model.
• Andersen Corporate Foundation: The corporate foundation of Andersen Windows & Doors, the largest residential window/door manufacturer in the U.S. Closest comparable in industry vertical (windows/doors), corporate-foundation structure, and four-pillar-style community giving focused on housing and community impact.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's Foundation: Corporate foundation of Lowe's, the second-largest U.S. home improvement retailer. Operates a similar community-focused grantmaking program with significant veteran housing and disaster-relief investments, overlapping MITER's four pillars but at a much larger scale.
• Home Depot Foundation: Large corporate foundation of The Home Depot with national housing-focused giving (including veteran housing, similar to MITER's Homes For Our Troops partnership). Comparable cause pillars and in-kind donation capacity, but at materially larger scale and broader scope.

Others

• Habitat for Humanity International: One of MITER Foundation's key community partners (Homes For Our Troops adjacent). While not a corporate foundation, it is a relevant comparable given shared focus on housing construction outcomes and in-kind building-product donations from manufacturers.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights2 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MITERFoundation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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