Whirlpool Foundation
Accepts applications
Whirlpool Foundation is a private foundation in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 141 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.7 million
- Number of grants141
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $14.5 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14.5 million | 97 | $17.6 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 141 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Whirlpool Foundation 2000 N M-63, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 923-5000 |
| What to submit | Letter plus prescribed application form |
| Deadlines | Matching gifts deadlines are february 15th and august 15th of each year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation maintains a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to certain children of the employees of whirlpool corporation. Scholarship funds will normally be payable at a maximum rate of $7,500 per year. However, adjustments appropriate to the situation may be made upon approval by whirlpool foundation. The following procedures are in place (1) the foundation continues to prohibit grants to children of the foundation manager or the selection committee, (2) the selection committee is comprised of three outside members of the local community that are not in any way associated with whirlpool or the foundation, other than by reason of being a member of the committee, and (3) the number of grants awarded under the program to such children do not exceed 25 percent of the number of employees' children who, (i) were eligible, (II) were applicants for such grants, and (III) were considered by the selection committee in selecting the recipients of grants in that year. |
What Whirlpool Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $14,644 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 39 | $7.4 million |
| Georgia | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Ohio | 52 | $800,990 |
| Tennessee | 10 | $212,679 |
| Oklahoma | 6 | $78,020 |
| Indiana | 9 | $73,000 |
| Iowa | 7 | $70,164 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $67,805 |
| New York | 2 | $31,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Alliance | Econocmic development grant | $1.8 million |
| United Way of Southwest Michigan | United way | $1.6 million |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Buildbetter with whirlpool | $1.3 million |
| Harbor Habitat for Humanity | Buildbetter with whirlpool | $1.0 million |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Mi | Sponsorship | $925,000 |
| Cornerstone Public Asset Fund | Economic development grant | $575,824 |
| Whirlpool Collective Impact Fund | Whirlpool charity | $475,000 |
| Berrien Community Foundation | Steve upton love your community grant | $392,443 |
| Darke County United Way | United way | $236,894 |
| United Way of Sandusky County | United way | $221,379 |
| United Way of the Ocoee Region | United way | $145,734 |
| Curious Kids' Museum | Traveling exhibit grant | $101,930 |
| Michigan Council of Women in Technology | Technology grant | $100,000 |
| Mosaic Ccda | Transformation center grant | $100,000 |
| The Emerge Innovation Hub | Training & development grant | $75,000 |
| United Way of Hancock County | United way | $73,928 |
| United Way of Racine County | United way | $54,305 |
| Berrien Resa | Sponsorship | $39,375 |
| United Way of East Central Iowa | United way | $32,664 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | United way | $26,020 |
| United Way of North Central Ohio | United way | $25,875 |
| American Corporate Partners | Veteran mentoring program | $25,000 |
| Logan Community Resources Inc | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Michigan Hospitality Foundation | Partnership | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Michigan Tech Fund | Sons & daughters scholarship | $22,500 |
| Feeding America (Bhas) | Strategic grant | $20,000 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $16,948 |
| Mother Teresa Christian Spiritist Center | Sponsorship | $15,600 |
| United Way Greater Toronto | Uw campaign | $13,314 |
| Coloma Community Schools | Sponsorship robotics | $12,500 |
| Lakeshore Public Schools | Sponsorship robotics | $12,500 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $12,000 |
| United Way of Putnam County | United way | $11,614 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $9,600 |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | United way | $8,445 |
| City of Greenville | Donation park benches | $8,000 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | Sons & daughters scholarship | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Deb O'Connor
- Michael Todman
- Pamela Klyn
- Carey Martin
- Sheena Bailey
- Jennifer Powers
- Daniele Brown
- Donald D'anna
- Korey Thomas
- Christopher Conley
Questions people ask
Does Whirlpool Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Matching gifts deadlines are february 15th and august 15th of each year..
How much does Whirlpool Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 141 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Whirlpool Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deb O'Connor (Managing Director), Michael Todman (President (Thru 04/2024)), Pamela Klyn (President & Trustee) and Carey Martin (Vice President & Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Whirlpool Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, housing and homelessness and international.