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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 38-6077342

Whirlpool Foundation

A private foundation in Benton Harbor, MI. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 141 grants and $10.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Whirlpool Foundation
2000 N M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 923-5000
Form and materials
Letter plus prescribed application form
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 with whirlpool or the foundation, other than by reason of being a member of the committee, and (3) the number of grants awarded under the program to such children do not exceed 25 percent of the number of employees' children who, (i) were eligible, (II) were applicants for such grants, and (III) were considered by the selection committee in selecting the recipients of grants in that year.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,095,034

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $12,634,343

  • Tax year 2023

    $7,945,802

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $17,597,877

  • Tax year 2022

    $7,451,948

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $19,400,388

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,366,933

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $17,188,032

  • Tax year 2020

    $10,238,923

    Grants listed
    128
    Assets, end of year
    $9,582,343

  • Tax year 2019

    $8,710,557

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $99,049

  • Tax year 2018

    $8,556,372

    Grants listed
    178
    Assets, end of year
    $376,824

Grants paid in 2024

141 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Cornerstone AllianceBenton Harbor, MI

    Econocmic development grant

    $1,800,000
  2. United Way of Southwest MichiganSaint Joseph, MI

    United way

    $1,632,314
  3. Habitat for Humanity InternationalAmericus, GA

    Buildbetter with whirlpool

    $1,250,000
  4. Harbor Habitat for HumanityBenton Harbor, MI

    Buildbetter with whirlpool

    $1,000,000
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest MiBenton Harbor, MI

    Sponsorship

    $925,000
  6. Cornerstone Public Asset FundBenton Harbor, MI

    Economic development grant

    $575,824
  7. Whirlpool Collective Impact FundBenton Harbor, MI

    Whirlpool charity

    $475,000
  8. Berrien Community FoundationSaint Joseph, MI

    Steve upton love your community grant

    $392,443
  9. Darke County United WayGreenville, OH

    United way

    $236,894
  10. United Way of Sandusky CountyFremont, OH

    United way

    $221,379
  11. United Way of the Ocoee RegionCleveland, TN

    United way

    $145,734
  12. Curious Kids' MuseumSaint Joseph, MI

    Traveling exhibit grant

    $101,930
  13. Michigan Council of Women in TechnologySouthfield, MI

    Technology grant

    $100,000
  14. Mosaic CcdaBenton Harbor, MI

    Transformation center grant

    $100,000
  15. The Emerge Innovation HubBenton Harbor, MI

    Training & development grant

    $75,000
  16. United Way of Hancock CountyFindlay, OH

    United way

    $73,928
  17. United Way of Racine CountyRacine, WI

    United way

    $54,305
  18. Berrien ResaBerrien Springs, MI

    Sponsorship

    $39,375
  19. United Way of East Central IowaCedar Rapids, IA

    United way

    $32,664
  20. Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK

    United way

    $26,020
  21. United Way of North Central OhioMarion, OH

    United way

    $25,875
  22. American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY

    Veteran mentoring program

    $25,000
  23. Logan Community Resources IncSouth Bend, IN

    Sponsorship

    $25,000
  24. Michigan Hospitality FoundationLansing, MI

    Partnership

    $25,000
  25. Folds of HonorTulsa, OK

    Sponsorship

    $25,000
  26. Michigan Tech FundHoughton, MI

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $22,500
  27. Feeding America (bhas)Grand Rapids, MI

    Strategic grant

    $20,000
  28. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $16,948
  29. Mother Teresa Christian Spiritist CenterBenton Harbor, MI

    Sponsorship

    $15,600
  30. United Way Greater TorontoToronto, Canada

    UW campaign

    $13,314
  31. Coloma Community SchoolsColoma, MI

    Sponsorship robotics

    $12,500
  32. Lakeshore Public SchoolsStevensville, MI

    Sponsorship robotics

    $12,500
  33. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $12,000
  34. United Way of Putnam CountyOttawa, OH

    United way

    $11,614
  35. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $9,600
  36. United Way of Greater KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN

    United way

    $8,445
  37. City of GreenvilleGreenville, OH

    Donation park benches

    $8,000
  38. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $8,000
  39. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  40. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  41. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  42. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  43. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  44. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  45. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  46. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  47. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  48. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  49. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  50. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  51. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  52. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  53. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  54. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  55. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  56. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  57. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  58. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  59. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  60. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  61. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  62. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  63. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  64. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  65. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  66. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,500
  67. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $7,200
  68. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  69. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  70. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  71. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  72. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  73. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  74. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  75. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  76. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  77. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  78. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  79. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  80. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  81. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  82. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  83. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  84. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  85. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  86. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  87. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  88. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  89. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  90. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  91. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  92. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  93. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  94. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  95. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  96. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  97. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  98. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  99. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  100. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  101. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  102. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  103. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  104. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  105. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  106. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  107. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  108. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  109. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  110. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  111. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  112. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $6,000
  113. United Way of Greater Fall RiverFall River, MA

    United way

    $5,298
  114. Benton Harbor Area SchoolsBenton Harbor, MI

    Sponsorship robotics

    $5,000
  115. Flier Football FoundationClyde, OH

    Donation

    $5,000
  116. Inspiration CorporationChicago, IL

    Sponsorship

    $5,000
  117. St Joseph Public SchoolsSt Joseph, MI

    Sponsorship robotics

    $5,000
  118. Berrien Springs High SchoolBerrien Springs, MI

    Sponsorship robotics

    $5,000
  119. Bike Michiana Coalition IncSouth Bend, IN

    Sponsorship biketoberfest

    $3,000
  120. Darke County Jr FairGreenville, OH

    Sponsorship

    $2,575
  121. American Red Cross North Central OhioStevensville, MI

    Disaster relief

    $2,500
  122. Big Brothers Big SistersBenton Harbor, MI

    Sponsorship

    $2,500
  123. Cycle-Re-CycleBenton Harbor, MI

    Donation

    $2,000
  124. VFW 7262Greenville, OH

    Sponsorship

    $2,000
  125. Rotary Club of St JosephStevensville, MI

    Sponsorship

    $1,500
  126. Universities CanadaOttawa, Canada

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $1,330
  127. Flier Boosters IncClyde, OH

    Sponsorship

    $1,000
  128. Clay Sporting CharitySandusky, OH

    Sponsorship

    $750
  129. Helping Hands FoundationManomet, MA

    Donation

    $500
  130. Sandusky County Fair Winter WonderlandFremont, OH

    Sponsorship

    $500
  131. Southwest Michigan Dirt RippersBenton Harbor, MI

    Sponsorship

    $500
  132. Darke County Economic DevelopmentGreenville, OH

    Sponsorship

    $500
  133. St Joseph TodaySt Joseph, MI

    Membership

    $300
  134. American Legion Junior Shooting Sports ProgramGreen Springs, OH

    Program donation

    $250
  135. Down on the FarmCastalia, OH

    Donation

    $250
  136. Fremont Ross Alumni & Friends Scholarship FundFremont, OH

    Sponsorship

    $250
  137. Upper Miami Valley STEM EducationTipp City, OH

    Sponsorship

    $250
  138. Annie Oakley Center FoundationGreenville, OH

    Sponsorship

    $100
  139. Fort Recovery High SchoolFort Recovery, OH

    Sponsorship

    $100
  140. Garst MuesumGreenville, OH

    Donation

    $100
  141. Marion Local SchoolsMaria Stein, OH

    Donation

    $75

Approved for future payment

72 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  2. Best Buy Tech Center (boys & Girls Club BH)Benton Harbor, MI

    Strategic and citizenship grant

    $0
  3. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  4. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  5. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  6. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  7. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  8. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  9. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  10. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  11. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  12. Feeding America (bhas)Grand Rapids, MI

    Strategic grant

    $0
  13. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  14. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  15. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  16. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  17. Harbor Habitat Project TBenton Harbor, MI

    Buildbetter with whirpool

    $0
  18. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  19. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  20. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  21. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  22. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  23. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  24. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  25. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  26. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  27. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  28. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  29. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  30. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  31. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  32. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  33. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  34. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  35. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  36. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  37. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  38. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  39. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  40. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  41. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  42. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  43. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  44. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  45. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  46. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  47. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  48. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  49. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0
  50. Individual

    Sons & daughters scholarship

    $0

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $2,494,35448% of the total
  2. Community development2 grants $1,875,00036% of the total
  3. Environment1 grant $575,82411% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $130,0002% of the total
  5. Arts and culture2 grants $102,0302% of the total
  6. Education4 grants $48,750<1% of the total
  7. 2 other causes3 grants $10,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Michigan27 grants $7,349,286
  2. Georgia1 grant $1,250,000
  3. Ohio21 grants $591,390
  4. Tennessee2 grants $154,179
  5. Wisconsin1 grant $54,305
  6. Oklahoma2 grants $51,020
  7. Iowa1 grant $32,664
  8. Indiana2 grants $28,000
  9. New York1 grant $25,000
  10. Massachusetts2 grants $5,798

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Deb O'ConnorMANAGING DIRECTOR Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Michael TodmanPRESIDENT (THRU 04/2024) Hours 0.06Pay $0
  • Pamela KlynPRESIDENT & TRUSTEE Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Carey MartinVICE PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE Hours 0.09Pay $0
  • Sheena BaileySECRETARY Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Jennifer PowersTREASURER (THRU 03/2024) Hours 0.03Pay $0
  • Daniele BrownTRUSTEE Hours 0.12Pay $0
  • Donald D'annaTREASURER & TRUSTEE Hours 0.06Pay $0
  • Korey ThomasTRUSTEE Hours 0.09Pay $0
  • Christopher ConleyTRUSTEE Hours 0.03Pay $0

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