Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $14,489,083 in grants paid (tax year 2023, from 990-PF field: contributions, gifts, grants paid)
- Geographic Focus: Communities within a 20-mile radius of Whirlpool Corporation operating locations across the United States
- Application Method: Fixed deadlines (January 1, April 1, July 1, September 1)
- Total Assets: $17,597,877 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
Website: https://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/our-impact/social-impact/whirlpool-foundation.html
Email: Candice_L_Garman@whirlpool.com
Phone: (269) 923-5584
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on a "House+Home" strategy with emphasis on:
- House: Enabling comfortable, nurturing places to live where individuals and families can make healthy choices and build their best future
- Home: Supporting resilient, thriving and sustainable communities through education and neighbourhood development
- Inclusion and diversity initiatives
- Lifelong learning programmes
- Quality family life
- Cultural diversity
What They Don't Fund
Specific exclusions not publicly detailed, but eligibility is restricted to organisations within 20 miles of Whirlpool operating locations.
Application Process & Timeline
Grant requests must be submitted by quarterly deadlines (January 1, April 1, July 1, September 1). Applications are reviewed by Whirlpool Foundation staff and then by Foundation Trustees. Applicants must:
- Provide 501(c)(3) certificate/letter and be in good standing with the IRS
- Be located in or within a 20-mile radius of communities where Whirlpool operates
- Demonstrate alignment with House+Home strategy
- Provide impact data following approval
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