Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Accepts applications
Kimberly-Clark Foundation is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $175,508 and the largest $1.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.9 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$175,508
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
64% 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 | $3.6 million | 9 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kimberly-Clark Foundation PO Box 619100, Dallas, TX 75261-9100 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 281-1200 |
| What to submit | Contribution requests should be submitted in writing. There is no formal application form. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | The foundation is primarily concerned with the needs of organizations serving communities in which kimberly-clark employees live and work. Contributions are generally made only to organizations qualified to receive tax-deductible contributions under section 170(c) of the internal revenue code. Contributions are not made for sports or athletic activities, religious purposes or to political parties or candidates. |
What Kimberly-Clark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Texas | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Michigan | 1 | $987,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $300,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Civic, cultural and miscellaneous | $1.9 million |
| Scholarship America | Other | $987,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Social welfare | $554,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Environmental | $300,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation | Social welfare | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross | Civic, cultural and miscellaneous | $250,000 |
| United Way Metro Dallas | Social welfare | $226,016 |
| Forest Stewardship Council | Civic, cultural and miscellaneous | $125,000 |
| Forum for the Future American Climate Futures | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Boston College High School | Other | $50,000 |
| Wayland Academy | Other | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environmental | $25,000 |
| United Way Aiken County | Social welfare | $25,000 |
| United Way Henderson County | Social welfare | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Flavio Costa
- Jeffrey S McFall
- Charles Ballard
- John C Haertel
- Matt Headley
- Joseph Perera
- Jenny L Lewis
- Margaret Frazier
- Alison Rhoten
- Michael D Hsu
Questions people ask
Does Kimberly-Clark Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Kimberly-Clark Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $175,508.
Who runs Kimberly-Clark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Flavio Costa (Director & Treasurer), Jeffrey S McFall (Assistant Secretary), Charles Ballard (Assistant Treasurer) and John C Haertel (Assistant Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Kimberly-Clark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and human services.