How to apply
Letter plus prescribed application form Contact: Whirlpool Foundation, 2000 N M-63, Benton Harbor, Mi, 2699235000 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…
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
Top 60 of 141 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $10M; Part I reports $7.7M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone AllianceBenton Harbor, MI | Econocmic development grant | $1.8M |
| United Way of Southwest MichiganSt Joseph, MI | United way | $1.6M |
| Habitat for Humanity InternationalAmericus, GA | Buildbetter with whirlpool | $1.3M |
| Harbor Habitat for HumanityBenton Harbor, MI | Buildbetter with whirlpool | $1.0M |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest MiBenton Harbor, MI | Sponsorship | $925K |
| Cornerstone Public Asset FundBenton Harbor, MI | Economic development grant | $576K |
| Whirlpool Collective Impact FundBenton Harbor, MI | Whirlpool charity | $475K |
| Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MI | Steve upton love your community grant | $392K |
| Darke County United WayGreenville, OH | United way | $237K |
| United Way of Sandusky CountyFremont, OH | United way | $221K |
| United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN | United way | $146K |
| Curious Kids' MuseumSt Joseph, MI | Traveling exhibit grant | $102K |
| Michigan Council of Women in TechnologySouthfield, MI | Technology grant | $100K |
| Mosaic CcdaBenton Harbor, MI | Transformation center grant | $100K |
| The Emerge Innovation HubBenton Harbor, MI | Training & development grant | $75K |
| United Way of Hancock CountyFindlay, OH | United way | $74K |
| United Way of Racine CountyRacine, WI | United way | $54K |
| Berrien ResaBerrien Springs, MI | Sponsorship | $39K |
| United Way of East Central IowaCedar Rapids, IA | United way | $33K |
| Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK | United way | $26K |
| United Way of North Central OhioMarion, OH | United way | $26K |
| American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY | Veteran mentoring program | $25K |
| Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, IN | Sponsorship | $25K |
| Michigan Hospitality FoundationLansing, MI | Partnership | $25K |
| Folds of HonorTulsa, OK | Sponsorship | $25K |
| Michigan Tech FundHoughton, MI | Sons & daughters scholarship | $23K |
| Feeding America (bhas)Grand Rapids, MI | Strategic grant | $20K |
| Mother Teresa Christian Spiritist CenterBenton Harbor, MI | Sponsorship | $16K |
| United Way Greater TorontoToronto, CA | Uw campaign | $13K |
| Coloma Community SchoolsColoma, MI | Sponsorship robotics | $13K |
| Lakeshore Public SchoolsStevensville, MI | Sponsorship robotics | $13K |
| United Way of Putnam CountyOttawa, OH | United way | $12K |
| United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN | United way | $8,445 |
| City of GreenvilleGreenville, OH | Donation park benches | $8,000 |
| United Way of Greater Fall RiverFall River, MA | United way | $5,298 |
| Benton Harbor Area SchoolsBenton Harbor, MI | Sponsorship robotics | $5,000 |
| Flier Football FoundationClyde, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Public SchoolsSt Joseph, MI | Sponsorship robotics | $5,000 |
| Berrien Springs High SchoolBerrien Springs, MI | Sponsorship robotics | $5,000 |
| Bike Michiana Coalition IncSouth Bend, IN | Sponsorship biketoberfest | $3,000 |
| Darke County Jr FairGreenville, OH | Sponsorship | $2,575 |
| American Red Cross North Central OhioStevensville, MI | Disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersBenton Harbor, MI | Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Cycle-Re-CycleBenton Harbor, MI | Donation | $2,000 |
| VFW 7262Greenville, OH | Sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Rotary Club of St JosephStevensville, MI | Sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Universities CanadaOttawa, CA | Sons & daughters scholarship | $1,330 |
| Flier Boosters IncClyde, OH | Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Clay Sporting CharitySandusky, OH | Sponsorship | $750 |
| Helping Hands FoundationManomet, MA | Donation | $500 |
| Sandusky County Fair Winter WonderlandFremont, OH | Sponsorship | $500 |
| Southwest Michigan Dirt RippersBenton Harbor, MI | Sponsorship | $500 |
| Darke County Economic DevelopmentGreenville, OH | Sponsorship | $500 |
| St Joseph TodaySt Joseph, MI | Membership | $300 |
| American Legion Junior Shooting Sports ProgramGreen Springs, OH | Program donation | $250 |
| Down on the FarmCastalia, OH | Donation | $250 |
| Fremont Ross Alumni & Friends Scholarship FundFremont, OH | Sponsorship | $250 |
| Upper Miami Valley STEM EducationTipp City, OH | Sponsorship | $250 |
| Annie Oakley Center FoundationGreenville, OH | Sponsorship | $100 |
By state: Michigan 39 · Georgia 4 · Ohio 52 · Tennessee 10 · Oklahoma 6 · Indiana 9
About this foundation
Whirlpool Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Benton Harbor, Michigan, administered in care of Sarah Rodgers, tax-exempt since 1953. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Whirlpool Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter plus prescribed application form Deadlines: Matching gifts deadlines are february 15th and august 15th of each year..
How much does Whirlpool Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 141 grants, a median of $6,000.
Where does Whirlpool Foundation give?
Michigan (39 grants), Georgia (4 grants), Ohio (52 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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