Quick Summary
Name: Sherwin-Williams Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,492,844 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $49,138 - $1,343,420 |
| Average Grant | $393,466 |
| Application Method | No public application process |
Contact Details
Address: 101 W Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1093 Phone: 216-566-2000 Website: https://corporate.sherwin-williams.com/us/en/sustainability/focus-areas/social-imprint/community.html
Geographic Focus
- Cleveland, Ohio (company headquarters)
- Locations with major manufacturing and distribution facilities across the United States
- Some support in Canada
Funding Priorities
- Enhancing Healthy Housing and Well-Being: Supporting access to safe and healthy housing; programs for children and families
- Advancing a Skilled Workforce: Education and training programs in skilled trades; programs leading to economic independence
- Beautifying and Preserving Community Assets: Enhancing public spaces and landmarks
- Children's Health and Education: Programs leading to economic independence
- Health and Human Services: United Way and other health/human service organizations
- Arts and Culture: Limited support
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- Organizations outside company headquarters area and manufacturing/distribution facility locations
- Specific exclusions apply but not fully detailed publicly
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation appears to make grants through invitation or internal selection. Organizations interested in funding should submit:
- Description of organization structure, purpose, and history
- List of officers and directors
- Detailed description of programs and activities
- Funding request amount and explanation of use
- Current operating budget
- Most recent audited financial statement
- List of corporate and foundation donors
- Latest annual report
- IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt letter
Submit to foundation headquarters at 216-566-2000.
Note: Foundation also operates a Grants for Volunteers program providing up to $200 annually to organizations where Sherwin-Williams employees volunteer.
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