Private foundation · EIN 32-0140361 · Rockford, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wolverine World Wide Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (none) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $509K total, median $5,000. 58% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: none

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$509K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
58%
of grants
Deadline
none
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Requests should be in writing including the organization name description organization purpose amount requested contact name and address. Contact: Taryn Miller, 9341 Courtland Dr Ne, Rockford, Mi, 6168665500 Deadlines: none Restrictions: none

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
AmedenWaltham, MATwo Ten & United Way$200K
Greater Grand Rapids ChamGrand Rapids, MIOther$100K
The Conservation AlianceBend, OREnvironmental$50K
Th McM Am JimmyBend, OREnvironmental$50K
Pensole Lewis Colege of BDetroit, MIEducation$49K
Grand Valley StateAllendale, MIEducation$20K
Parent Project Muscular DWashington, DCHealth$10K
Calvin UniversityGrand Rapids, MIEducation$8,000
American Cancer SocietyGrand Rapids, MIHealth$5,000
Ic Filn ExperienceIthaca, NYEducation$5,000
Daniella Haf AssociationGrand Rapids, MIHealth$5,000
Horizons for Homeless ChiRoxbury, MAAid & Human Services$3,500
Kids Food BasketGrand Rapids, MIYouth & Family$2,165
Thompsonhine CollegeAmherst, MAEducation$500
Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MIEducation$500
Aquinas CollegeGrand Rapids, MIEducation$200
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIEducation$200
301w FultonGrand Rapids, MIEducation$50
Miami UniversityOxford, OHEducation$50

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Michigan 11 · Oregon 2 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Wolverine World Wide Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rockford, Michigan, administered in care of Michael Stornant, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Wolverine World Wide Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Requests should be in writing including the organization name description organization purpose amount requested contact name and address. Deadlines: none.

How much does Wolverine World Wide Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $509K across 19 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Wolverine World Wide Foundation give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Michigan (11 grants), Oregon (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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