Kimberly-Clark Foundation
The Kimberly-Clark Foundation is a private foundation based in Irving, Texas. Established in 1952, it is the charitable arm of Kimberly-Clark Corporation and supports social-impact work, including essential care for women and girls and programs serving communities where Kimberly-Clark employees live and work.
Kimberly-Clark Foundation at a glance
In short: Kimberly-Clark Foundation gave $4.9M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $351K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,910,218
- +38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $350,730
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,508
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Kimberly-Clark Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contribution requests should be submitted in writing; there is no formal application form. Contributions are generally limited to organizations qualified to receive tax-deductible contributions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation does not make contributions for sports or athletic activities, religious purposes, or political parties or candidates.
- Review Cycle
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly-Clark Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 619100, Dallas, TX 75261-9100
Phone: (972) 281-1200
Website: https://kimberly-clark.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kimberly-Clark Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blackbaud Giving Fund ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 10 grants of 38 (26%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it is primarily concerned with organizations serving communities where Kimberly-Clark employees live and work. Its 2024 grant dollars went mainly to recipients in South Carolina (39%), Texas (21%), and Michigan (20%); recipients in Washington, D.C., and Florida each accounted for 6%. The Foundation also describes global partnerships supporting women and girls across seven countries.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kimberly-Clark Foundation gives
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.6M (2023) to $11.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | Civic, Cultural and Miscellaneous | $1,892,702 |
| Scholarship America Detroit, MI | OTHER | $987,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | Social Welfare | $554,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Environmental | $300,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Social Welfare | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | Civic, Cultural and Miscellaneous | $250,000 |
| United Way Metro Dallas Dallas, TX | Social Welfare | $226,016 |
| Forest Stewardship Council Seattle, WA | Civic, Cultural and Miscellaneous | $125,000 |
| Forum for the Future American Climate Futures Brooklyn, NY | Environmental | $100,000 |
| Boston College High School Boston, MA | OTHER | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,109,468 | $5,109,468 | $4,910,218 | 14 | $5,109,468 |
| 2023 | $3,612,427 | $3,612,427 | $3,550,002 | 9 | $3,612,427 |
| 2022 | $4,502,695 | $4,502,695 | $4,380,566 | 9 | $4,502,695 |
| 2021 | $5,825,814 | $5,825,814 | $5,746,321 | 3 | $5,825,814 |
| 2020 | $11,791,634 | $11,791,634 | $11,696,137 | 3 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation describes its focus as advancing essential care for women and girls, particularly through work related to menstrual health and maternal and infant care. Kimberly-Clark also identifies women’s and girls’ empowerment, maternal and child health, sanitation, and health and well-being as areas for its broader social-impact efforts.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in social welfare, environmental conservation, education, and civic and cultural activities. For example, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes its mission as strengthening access to education, income, and health across North Texas. The Emergency Assistance Foundation says it provides financial assistance after disasters and personal hardships. The World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Wayland Academy says it prepares students for college and beyond, and The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 14 grants totaling $4,910,218. Individual grants ranged from $25,000 to $1,892,702, with a median of $175,508. Its largest reported grants included $1,892,702 to Blackbaud Giving Fund, $987,500 to Scholarship America, $554,000 to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, and $300,000 each to World Wildlife Fund and Emergency Assistance Foundation.
The Foundation also administers the Bright Futures scholarship program for children of Kimberly-Clark employees. In 2025, it announced 30 scholarship recipients; awards are worth up to $20,000 per student.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kimberly-Clark Foundation is led by Michael D. Hsu, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Hsu
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Flavio Costa
Director & Treasurer
Director & Tresasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charles Ballard
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey S. McFall
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jenny L. Lewis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John C. Haertel
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Headley
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alison Rhoten
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Frazier
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Joseph Perera
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Perera (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Grant McGee (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Kelly (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kimberly-Clark Foundation
How much does Kimberly-Clark Foundation give each year?
Kimberly-Clark Foundation gave $4.9M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 9 grants.
What is Kimberly-Clark Foundation's typical grant size?
Kimberly-Clark Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175,508, and its average grant was $350,730, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kimberly-Clark Foundation give grants?
Kimberly-Clark Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and Michigan (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants).
Does Kimberly-Clark Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Kimberly-Clark Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare" (5 grants), "Civic, Cultural and Miscellaneous" (3 grants) and "Environmental" (3 grants).
Who are Kimberly-Clark Foundation's largest grantees?
Kimberly-Clark Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Blackbaud Giving Fund ($1,892,702), Scholarship America ($987,500) and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ($554,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Kimberly-Clark Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes its focus as advancing essential care for women and girls, particularly through work related to menstrual health and maternal and infant care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kimberly-Clark Foundation?
Contribution requests should be submitted in writing; there is no formal application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kimberly-Clark Foundation's EIN?
Kimberly-Clark Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6044304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Kimberly-Clark Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kimberly-clark-foundation-morg_f43641ec40844759ac17fdcf9a994249
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