Private foundation · Benton Harbor, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Whirlpool Foundation
In 2024 it gave 10 grants worth $212,679 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $6,000 to $8,445. Most often for: “Sons & daughters scholarship”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 10 totaling $212,679
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $6,000 to $8,445 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Bradley County, Putnam County, McMinn County, Jefferson County, Davidson County · plus 131 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $10.1 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.1M | $213K | 10 |
| 2023 | $7.9M | $170K | 7 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Whirlpool Foundation · Benton harbor · (269) 923-5000
- What to send
- Letter plus prescribed application form
- Deadlines
- Matching gifts deadlines are february 15th and august 15th of each year.
Next one: Feb 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Deb O'connorManaging director
- Michael TodmanPresident (thru 04/2024)
- Pamela KlynPresident & trustee
- Carey MartinVice president & trustee
- Sheena BaileySecretary
- Jennifer PowersTreasurer (thru 03/2024)
- Daniele BrownTrustee
- Donald D'annaTreasurer & trustee
- Korey ThomasTrustee
- Christopher ConleyTrustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Sons & daughters scholarship (8 grants)
- United way (2 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 8 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 0 |
| $100,000 or more | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Ocoee Region | Cleveland, Bradley County | United way | $146K |
| United Way of Greater Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | United way | $8,445 |
It also made 8 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
Grants approved for future years
In its tax-year 2024 IRS Form 990-PF the foundation listed grants it had approved but not yet paid. These are multi-year commitments, so they show what it has promised to keep funding. Some may have been paid since.
It also approved 7 future grants to individual people. We don't list their names.
Data: GivingTuesday Data Commons, ODbL