Whirlpool Foundation
Benton Harbor, Michigan · EIN 386077342 · Private foundation
Based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Whirlpool Foundation has awarded $69.3M across 906 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cornerstone Public Assets Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Whirlpool Foundation funds
Whirlpool Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on economic development, disaster relief & emergency aid, higher education, youth development.
Populations it has supported include veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Public Assets Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Benton Harbor, MI | $9.0M | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Public Asset Fund Strategic Grant | Benton Harbor, MI | $4.0M | 2018 |
| Cornerstone Paf Strategic and Citizenship Grant | Benton Harbor, MI | $4.0M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Whirlpool Foundation
From Whirlpool Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Whirlpool Foundation
- Does Whirlpool Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Whirlpool Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Whirlpool Foundation fund?
- Whirlpool Foundation's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Cornerstone Public Assets Fund, Cornerstone Public Asset Fund, Cornerstone Paf. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Whirlpool Foundation give in grants?
- Whirlpool Foundation reported $10.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $69.3M over 906 grants.
- Where is Whirlpool Foundation located?
- Whirlpool Foundation is based in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386077342.
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