Annual Report · 2025
Community Outreach Heroes Support Children's Well-Being Cancer Support

MITER
FOUNDATION

Windows of Opportunity

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$0M Given to Communities
0 States Reached
0 Outreach Committees
$0M Total Raised
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Reflections from our Chair

Reflections
from our Chair

Dear Friends of the MITER Foundation,

I want to take a moment and personally thank each and every one of you for a record year in 2025. Whether you gave your time, your talents, or your financial support, you were a partner in the success of the MITER Foundation this past year—and we're truly grateful.

Since day one, the Foundation has been about one thing: creating windows of opportunity that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. In 2025, we stayed focused on our four core pillars—Community Outreach, Heroes Support, Children's Well-Being, and Cancer Support—and we saw firsthand how powerful this mission can be when backed by passionate, generous people like you.

This year brought a lot to be proud of. We broke records at both of our annual golf tournaments, saw our outreach committees grow to 18 strong with new teams in Venice, FL and Phoenix, AZ, and came together to support communities hit hard by flooding and wildfire.

The truth is, none of this happens without you. Your support gives the Foundation the fuel it needs to think bigger, dig deeper, and help more people. I'm incredibly proud of what we've done—and even more excited about what's ahead.

Matt DeSoto
Board Chair · MITER Foundation
Healthcare and community
Building a better future
Led by a culture of caring

Passion for
helping others

The MITER Charitable Foundation was created to formalize support within our communities and the four primary causes closest to our hearts — Community Outreach, Heroes Support, Children's Well-being, and Cancer Support. Because of our purpose-driven mission to advance communities, through supporting these causes, we aim to provide windows of opportunity for a better tomorrow.

Contact Us
foundation@miterbrands.com www.miterfoundation.org
Our Foundation Pillars

Our causes give back

Our contributions focus around four key pillars that are meaningful to our organization and close to our hearts. Dedicated to making a difference.

Community Outreach
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Community Outreach

We believe helping others starts in our own backyard, empowering outreach committees to plan and engage in fundraising and volunteer events.

  • Donate food & volunteer at local food banks
  • Clothing & food drives throughout the year
  • Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity & Ronald McDonald Charities
  • Natural disaster relief efforts
  • Fundraisers for local individuals & families in need
Heroes Support
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Heroes Support

We are grateful for the sacrifices members of our military and armed forces have made. The best way to show our gratitude is by giving back.

  • Homes for Our Troops — donating windows to adapted homes
  • Veterans Airlift Command — free air travel for injured veterans
  • No Person Left Behind Outdoors — support for combat veterans
Children's Well-Being
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Children's Well-Being

Let's build a brighter future for today's youth. We're doing our part to improve the quality of life for kids and their families in any way we can.

  • Children's Flight of Hope — flights for children needing medical aid
  • Simon's Heart — preventing sudden cardiac arrest in children
  • Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters support
  • St. Jude & Four Diamonds — cancer research support
Cancer Support
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Cancer Support

With over a million people diagnosed with cancer each year, the MITER Foundation strives to help those affected by all types of the disease.

  • National Breast Cancer Foundation & Carol Milgard Breast Center
  • Ongoing children's cancer research via St. Jude
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — world without blood cancer
Allocation 100%
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Community Outreach
27%
HS
Heroes Support
25%
CW
Children's Well-Being
35%
CS
Cancer Support
13%
100%
2025 Financial Impact

Impacting Communities

$0M
Funds Given Back to Communities
Total Amount We've Invested in Our Communities

The MITER Foundation is 100% efficient so every dollar that you contribute goes directly to the causes that we support.

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The MITER Foundation is 100% efficient so every dollar that you contribute, goes directly to the causes that we support.

Amanda Klinger
Program Manager
MITER Foundation donating to Midwest Food Bank
Total Amount Raised
$0M
Funds Raised Breakdown
$3M Partner Funds Donated
$5.7M MITER Brands Funds Donated
Investing in the Future
$0M
Total Amount into Investment Fund — The MITER Foundation utilizes an investment fund for all MITER Brands matched dollars, ensuring the longevity of the Foundation.
Annual golf outing
$5.4M
Record Raised
Key Fundraising Events

Annual Golf Outings

The MITER Foundation raised over $5.4 million through its annual charity golf outings in Pennsylvania and Arizona, setting a new fundraising record in 2025.

The events, attended by 650 participants in Hershey, PA and 250 in Scottsdale, AZ, featured golf, clay shooting, UTV adventures, banquets, and auctions celebrating the 250th birthday of our nation.

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Hershey, PA Participants
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Scottsdale, AZ Participants
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Nonprofit Partners
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Anniversary Year

"These annual golf outings are truly one of the year's highlights. Every year, I am humbled and inspired by the incredible generosity and unwavering support from all who participate, and it is a true testament to the power of community and shared purpose. Over the years, the MITER Foundation has significantly expanded its capacity to give back, and this progress has been made possible through the dedication of our team members, partners, and supporters."

Anthony Kassab
Committee Chair
Outreach Committee Fundraising

Expansive Reach

Making a nationwide impact across America — at the MITER Foundation, we're reframing what's possible when it comes to giving back, bringing our MI, MILGARD, and PGT teams together to support communities from coast to coast.

Making a nationwide impact across America — US map showing all 42 states reached
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Outreach Committees
Grown from 10 in PA to 18 nationwide including new Venice, FL and Phoenix, AZ teams
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States Reached
Expanded from Pennsylvania support to 42 states across America
~40K
Volunteer Hours
Team members have donated nearly forty thousand hours of volunteer time off
How We've Grown
★Founded by 10 team members in Pennsylvania
·Grown to 18 committees of hundreds of members nationwide
·Expanded from PA to support in 42 states
·Donated nearly 40,000 hours of volunteer time
·Created millions of shared smiles — supporters and those in need
Outreach Committee Highlights

Fundraising Events

Flower Mound Outreach
Flower Mound Outreach
Summer Fundraiser
  • Promoted and created awareness of the Foundation within our team and the community
  • Largest fundraiser of the year raised over $8k
  • The majority of prizes were donated by MITER Brands suppliers
Philanthropic Contributions

Proceeds were awarded to St. Jude Research Hospital as part of its "Night of Hope" Gala in Dallas, TX, celebrating the hospital's mission of ensuring families never receive bills for treatment.

Sales Outreach volunteers
Sales Outreach
March Madness Bracket
  • Spirit: Invigorates fundraising efforts by stimulating a competitive spirit
  • Expansive: Successfully engaged participants from across the United States, broadening our network and community impact
  • Relationships: Inviting customers, families, and suppliers to compete strengthens business relationships
Philanthropic Contributions

Proceeds were added to the sales outreach committee's annual budget, helping a record 59 beneficiaries, as well as participating in Homes for our Troops volunteer days.

PA Golf Outing
Pennsylvania Committees
PA Outreach Golf Outing
  • 2025 marked the 10-year anniversary of this event and was the most successful and most rewarding
  • MITER Brands matched every dollar raised with a total of $95k
  • Each tee box featured a story about a past recipient who received assistance from the committee during a difficult time
Philanthropic Contributions

Proceeds helped over 20 individuals, including the purchase of a much-needed lift chair for a recipient battling leukemia.

Experience Philanthropy

Team Member Involvement

Local level events — the power of volunteering. What the foundation means to our team members.

Disaster Relief
Emergency Response
Disaster Relief
Partnerships with local aid groups to assist in natural disaster relief efforts across our areas
Heroes Support
Military & Veterans
Heroes Support
Supporting veterans and active-duty military members through hands-on projects, fundraising, and donations
National Food Bank
Community
National Food Bank
Each committee volunteers throughout the year at local food banks across the country

"As we continue to set the bar on our journey to being the most Valued Window and Door Brand in America, it is even more important to us that we are THE most impactful organization in our local communities. With the MITER Foundation, we are able to impact so many people, causes, and communities, in such a positive way. It brings me such joy to see our team members and their families getting out into our local communities impacting change, growing relationships, and learning from one another through acts of service. We are proud to serve our Southern California community through the MITER Foundation."

Warren Lee
Director of Operations
Temecula, CA

"The foundation is a segue that provides hope when people feel helpless, extends a helping hand when people get knocked down, and shines a little bit of light for people during some of their darkest days. If I was asked what was my aha moment, I would have to say the first time I was able to present a check. There was a family in Gratz that just lost everything except the clothing on their back in a devastating house fire. When they answered the door, I introduced myself and said, 'On behalf of MI Windows and Doors I would like to give you this check.' They were very emotional and extremely thankful. The MITER Foundation is changing lives, and they have changed mine."

Brett Erdman
Director of Operations
Hegins, PA

"For me, volunteerism is about joining with the people you spend the largest chunk of the day with to work for a greater cause. It's about making a difference and growing stronger relationships within the MITER Brands family and becoming better acquainted with the organizations we support."

Gwen Mallon
Specialist
Harrisburg, PA
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2025 Recipients
Scholarship recipient
Continuing Education

MITER Foundation™ Scholarship

Giving Back to Our Youth

The MITER Foundation offers financial assistance to graduating high-school seniors pursuing secondary education. Eligible students can apply for a one-time $1,000 scholarship to use at any school throughout the country.

The Scholarship Committee selected 100 individuals in 2025 who best demonstrated a passion for learning and a commitment to positively impacting their community.

The scholarship program launched in 2018 and has since provided approximately $500,000 to students across the country.

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2025 Recipients
$0
Per Scholarship Award
$500K
Donated Since 2018
2018
Program Launch Year
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At MITER Foundation, we are committed to creating opportunities that help ease the financial burden of postsecondary education for graduating high school seniors. We value passion and drive, and we seek applicants dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world.

Shannon Sitlinger
Secretary
Foundation Leadership

Foundation Leadership

The MITER Foundation is led by a group of individuals dedicated to providing oversight and ensuring the foundation fulfills its mission. Committee members attend meetings, participate in discussions, and share the workload in executing fundraising initiatives.

Board of Directors
  • MD
    Matt DeSoto
    Board Chair
    Harrisburg, PA
  • KN
    Kelly Neiderer
    Treasurer
    Harrisburg, PA
  • DT
    Dave Truskey
    Secretary
    Harrisburg, PA
  • MD
    Mike DeSoto
    Board Member
    Prescott Valley, AZ
  • SR
    Steve Rehman
    Board Member
    Saint Petersburg, FL
  • SS
    Stan Sullivan
    Board Member
    Holmes Beach, FL
Executive Committee
  • AK
    Anthony Kassab
    Committee Chair
    Harrisburg, PA
  • GM
    Gwen Mallon
    Specialist
    Harrisburg, PA
  • SS
    Shannon Sitlinger
    Secretary
    Gratz, PA
  • AK
    Amanda Klinger
    Program Manager / Treasurer
    Harrisburg, PA
  • TM
    Tony Matter
    Committee Member
    Harrisburg, PA
  • CN
    Craig Nath
    Committee Member
    Temecula, CA
  • MT
    Matt Taccard
    Committee Member
    Harrisburg, PA
  • MT
    Mike Troutman
    Committee Member
    Harrisburg, PA
  • DA
    David Alexander
    Committee Member
    Harrisburg, PA
  • JR
    JJ Robson
    Committee Member
    Cedar Falls, IA
  • HM
    Heather Mladenoff
    Committee Member
    Harrisburg, PA
  • BH
    Benji Hershberger
    Committee Member
    Nokomis, FL
  • JP
    Jonathan Pawlak
    Committee Member
    Venice, FL
  • BE
    Brett Erdman
    Committee Member
    Hegins, PA
  • AD
    Aubrey Drum
    Committee Member
    Gratz, PA
  • KT
    Kathy Thompson
    Committee Member
    Hegins, PA
  • DV
    David Villasenor
    Committee Member
    Flower Mound, TX
Strengthening Communities

Dear Supporters,

Thank you for spending time with our 2025 Annual Report. We're proud to share a year filled with service, generosity, and community spirit — powered by people like you.

The MITER Foundation's purpose-driven mission continues to guide everything we do. Whether through outreach events, support for families facing cancer, programs for children and heroes, or emergency relief in times of crisis, 2025 reminded us just how powerful collective action can be.

The foundation has grown in recent years, both in team members and the communities served. What initially started with MI Windows and Doors has now expanded with team members from Milgard, Sunrise Windows & Doors and PGT Innovations.

But the MITER Foundation is about more than financial support — it's a group of people helping others in any way we can. Because compassion is at the core of what we do at MITER Brands, and together, we're creating windows of opportunity for a brighter future.

— The MITER Foundation Team

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Help support our local and national causes by donating today. Every dollar you contribute goes directly to the causes we support.

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A window of opportunity
for a brighter future.

More than a sum of our parts.