Protecting People. Powering Progress.

ISEA Foundation

Advancing Worker Safety. Empowering the Future.

The ISEA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit aimed at developing skills and talent in the safety equipment industry while raising awareness of the impact of safety equipment and technology on worker safety and the economy.

We fund and champion initiatives that foster a vibrant, sustainable, and innovative safety ecosystem. From scholarships that grow the next generation of safety leaders to cutting-edge research that informs industry best practices, we’re committed to protecting the people who protect others.

Make a Difference — And Make it Count

Your Donation Has Real Impact

When you donate to the ISEA Foundation, you’re doing more than giving—you’re equipping workers with life-saving PPE, supporting disaster response crews, and opening doors for future safety leaders through scholarships. Every dollar goes directly toward efforts that protect lives and strengthen our safety community.

$25
One pair of safety glasses

$250
PPE for a clean up crew

$1,000
Contribute to a scholarship fund

Support What Matters

Your donation is tax-deductible and fuels a mission that protects workers across the United States. From construction sites to healthcare facilities, your generosity helps ensure that every American worker returns home safely at the end of the day.

PPE for Disaster Relief

Meeting Urgent Needs. Protecting Communities.

When disaster strikes, the ISEA Foundation acts—delivering critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to help frontline workers and communities recover safely.

From wildfires and hurricanes to floods and tornadoes, we work with our member companies to supply PPE where it’s needed most. These donations ensure that first responders, volunteers, and local workers have access to the gear they need to clean up, rebuild, and stay safe.

Scholarship Program

Investing in the Future of Occupational Safety

Workplace safety begins with people—those on the job and those designing the systems and equipment that protect them. Our scholarship program helps remove financial barriers for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers in safety.

Each year, the ISEA Foundation awards an $8,000 scholarship to support a student pursuing a career dedicated to keeping workers safe. Whether studying to become an EHS professional, design engineer, or safety equipment innovator, our scholars share a common goal: advancing the science and practice of occupational safety.

Research and Data

Laying the Foundation for Research & Innovation

The ISEA Foundation is committed to supporting data-driven solutions that improve worker safety and strengthen the PPE industry. Our goal is to help fill critical research gaps—from product innovation and sustainability to inclusive design and workforce fit.

We aim to collaborate with industry leaders, academic institutions, and government stakeholders to catalyze research that drives innovation in protective equipment—supporting smarter, safer, and more inclusive solutions for the workers who rely on them every day.

ISEA Foundation Leadership

Chair

Tom Votel

CEO
Ignitium Advisory

Director

Rodney Taylor

Director of Sales
Watson Gloves

Director

Elke Hirschman

President
Kishigo

Director

Ned Hickok

CEO
OccuNomix

Director

Craig Wallentine

Past ISEA Chair
DuPont (retired)

Officer

Tanya Brosnan

President
ISEA Foundation

Officer