The Glass Foundation aims to support the thriving of the Western North Carolina region as a whole, focusing on educational, environmental, and cultural development to enhance the quality of life. It envisions making the region a premier place to live and work through education, preservation of natural resources, and maintaining cultural heritage, alongside supporting the TECT Family of Businesses' philanthropic initiatives.
The Glass Foundation Grant supports projects exclusive to the Western North Carolina region, excluding Charlotte and surrounding counties. The grant program focuses on funding capital campaigns, construction and renovation expenses, and program supplies or equipment, with funding requests ranging up to $200,000 for capital campaigns, $100,000 for construction and renovation, and $50,000 for supplies or equipment.