Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp

Foundation · Grantmaker Milwaukee, WI EIN: 48-1307009

Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp is a company-sponsored private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 2003, it serves as the philanthropic arm of Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. The foundation operates with no employees and focuses its grantmaking on creating lasting community impact.

Key facts about Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp

EIN: 48-1307009
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $6,196,985
Grants made (2025): 35
Average grant: $177,057
Median grant: $45,000
Primary geography: Wisconsin (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp's 35 itemized 2025 grants were Wisconsin (60%), New Hampshire (15%) and Delaware (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (27 grants) and Cleveland, OH (2 grants). 74% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (5 grants).

How Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp gives

89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$6.2M

-0.3% YoY

Grant Count

-10.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$177K

+11.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports programs designed to address:

Education and Workforce Development — with special emphasis on K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education
Human Services
Arts and Culture
Civic and Disaster Relief

The foundation's philanthropic approach is centered on investing in communities where Rockwell Automation lives and works, with particular focus on breaking down systemic barriers and creating opportunities through education. Leadership emphasizes that education cannot thrive in isolation; the foundation recognizes that students facing hunger, homelessness, or mental health challenges require comprehensive support to benefit from educational opportunities.

Grantmaking

The foundation accepts applications.

Grant Range

$45,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Wisconsin, Ohio, and New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on Milwaukee as Rockwell Automation's global headquarters and home community.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $3.7M (60%)

New Hampshire $900K (15%)

Delaware $803K (13%)

Ohio $459K (7%)

California $100K (2%)

All other $196K (3%)

Share of all 35 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Delaware Illinois Minnesota New Hampshire Ohio Wisconsin

Cities

MilwaukeeClevelandEvanstonIrvineManchesterMinneapolisNewark

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total assets: $7.7 million to $8.6 million
Total revenues: $5,327,168
Total expenses: $6,439,010
Total giving: $6.2 million
Investment income and dividends: $327,168

Historical Trend (2023-2024):

Contributions decreased 44.4% year-over-year (from $9 million in 2023 to $5 million in 2024)
Investment income increased 29.2% year-over-year

Tax Information:

EIN: 48-1307009
IRS 501(c)(3) classification
Primary NTEE code: T20/T21 (Private/Corporate Foundations)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 24, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

77 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc ($1,212,288), Foundation for the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology ($900,000), American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($803,451).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating	$1,212,288
Foundation for the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology Manchester, NH	General Operating	$900,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE	Matching gift payment	$803,451
Discovery World Ltd Milwaukee, WI	General Operating, Education support	$500,000
Boys & Girls Club of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	General Operating	$467,000
United Way of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH	General Operating	$413,500
United Performing Arts Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating	$215,000
American Red Cross Milwaukee, WI	Disaster relief	$195,000
City Year Inc Milwaukee, WI	Program support	$150,000
Milwaukee Parks Foundation Milwaukee, WI	General Operating	$150,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Blake Moret — CEO of Rockwell Automation, articulates the company's philanthropic approach focused on investing in communities where the company operates, with emphasis on breaking down systemic barriers and creating opportunities through education.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Blake Moret	Chairman	1	—
Nicholas Gangestad	VP, Treasurer	1	—
Rebecca House	VP	1	—
Veena Lakkudi	VP	1	—
Patricia Contreras	Secretary	1	—
Ashley Johnson	Asst Secretary	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Rockwell Automation has demonstrated significant commitment to STEM education and youth development:

User | chroniclejournal.com - Rockwell Automation Surpasses $30 Million in

The company has surpassed $30 million in cumulative charitable support to FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), including a recent $2.7 million grant

User | chroniclejournal.com - Rockwell Automation Surpasses $30 Million in

The company invested $12 million to bring science and technology education to the next generation workforce

Rockwell Automation Invests $12M to Bring Science and Technology to Next

Rockwell Automation maintains a long-standing partnership with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, recognizing the nonprofit's expertise in addressing complex, interconnected community issues and its ability to mobilize resources and measure impact

User | chroniclejournal.com - Rockwell Automation Surpasses $30 Million in

The foundation values partnerships that address critical needs beyond education alone, recognizing that comprehensive community support strengthens the effectiveness of educational initiatives.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp fund?

The foundation supports programs designed to address: • **Education and Workforce Development** — with special emphasis on K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education • **Human Services** • **Arts and Culture** • **Civic and Disaster Relief** The foundation's philanthropic approach is centered on investing in communities where Rockwell Automation lives and works, with particular focus on breaking down systemic barriers and creating opportunities through education. Leadershi…

How do I apply for a grant from Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp?

**Grant Activity (Fiscal Year 2024):** • Total giving: $6.2 million • Number of grants: 38 • Median grant size: $45,000 • Grant range: $10,000 to $1.1 million • Giving rate: 80.1% of assets **Recent Notable Grants:** • United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County: $1,112,288 (General Operating Support) • US Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology: $900,000 (General Operating Support) • American Online Giving Foundation: $874,126 (Matching Gift Payment) • STEM…

Where does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp make grants?

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Wisconsin, Ohio, and New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on Milwaukee as Rockwell Automation's global headquarters and home community.

What size grants does Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp award?

In 2025, Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp awarded 35 grants totaling $6.2M — an average of about $177K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp's EIN?

Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1307009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.