Whirlpool Foundation
Making real, positive differences in our communities by building strong foundations and unlocking potential.
More than half a century ago, Louis and Frederick Upton, two of Whirlpool Corporation’s founders, established the Whirlpool Foundation with a commitment to reinvest in the community. Their intent was to provide financial leadership support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where Whirlpool operates. Whirlpool Foundation is keeping that decades-old promise using our House+Home strategy creating greater impact in our communities through a focus on Inclusion and Diversity.
The Washing Machine Project Supported By Whirlpool Foundation
The Whirlpool Foundation proudly supports The Washing Machine Project, a grassroots organization that provides off-grid manual washing machines to people in low-income and displaced communities who don’t have access to stable electricity and/or running water. Together, we’ll deliver thousands of manual washing machines to communities and households across the world over the next five years helping improve quality of life for thousands of people. To learn more about our support, see The Washing Machine Project page.
In addition to our formal programs, the Whirlpool Foundation addresses community issues through collaboration with leading community organizations to best leverage resources and broaden the impact of change and improvement.
Community Support
United Way of Southwest Michigan
Whirlpool Foundation and its employees contribute to the United Way of Southwest Michigan annually.
Harbor Habitat for Humanity
Whirlpool Foundation supports the local Habitat for Humanity chapter for operations and home building.
First Tee of Benton Harbor
The Foundation supports education and programming empowering kids and teens through golf.
Benton Harbor Day of Impact
Started in 2021, Whirlpool Corporation’s “Day of Impact” is an annual event created to make improvements to Benton Harbor, Mich. parks in close collaboration with the City of Benton Harbor and other local organizations. Employees and elected officials volunteer their time and work side by side on a designated day in June.
Sons and Daughters College and Vocational Training Scholarship Program
Since the first two scholarships in 1952, Whirlpool Foundation annually recognizes and rewards children of employees for academic and personal achievements, leadership and community involvement. Scholarships are awarded for traditional four-year colleges/universities and vocational or technical programs.
Mosaic CCDA
Whirlpool Foundation helps fund micro grants to provide technical assistance to local entrepreneurs through a business accelerator program and supports the Mosaic Transformation Center, empowering people to overcome barriers by becoming agents of change that transform their community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Michigan
In addition to financial support from the Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event (WCCGE), Whirlpool employees volunteer at the local clubs including for an annual Maytag Day of Dependability at the Fettig Youth Campus.
See our Corporate Giving Guidelines for more information on product donations and funding support.