Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp

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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.7M

-12.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$6.2M

-2.5% YoY

Grant Count

+3800.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$159K

-97.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 $28.2M (92%)

New Hampshire $900K (3%)

Delaware $874K (3%)

Ohio $469K (2%)

California $200K (1%)

Minnesota $40K (0%)

Illinois $12K (0%)

States

California Delaware Illinois Minnesota New Hampshire Ohio Wisconsin

Cities

ClevelandEvanstonIrvineManchesterMilwaukeeMinneapolisNewark

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

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,738,595	$8,850,437	$6,137,007
Revenue	$5,327,168	$9,253,245	$10,007,891
Expenses	$6,439,010	$6,539,814	$6,428,444
Qualifying Distributions	$6,437,877	$6,371,664	$6,255,890
Net Investment Income	$327,168	$85,095	$3,599
Distributable Amount	$331,427	$367,473	$114,275

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

43 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc ($1,112,288), Foundation for the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology ($900,000), American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($874,126).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating Support	$100,000
American National Red Cross Milwaukee, WI	Disaster relief	$100,000
American National Red Cross Milwaukee, WI	General Operating Support	$45,000
AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC NEWARK, DE	Matching gift payment	$874,126
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating Support	$20,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating, Education support	$425,000
City Year Inc Milwaukee, WI	Program support	$150,000
Discovery World Ltd Milwaukee, WI	General Operating, Education support	$550,000
Foundation for the Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology Manchester, NH	General Operating Support	$900,000
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Inc Milwaukee, WI	General Operating Support	$45,000

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

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

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 2024, Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp awarded 39 grants totaling $6.2M — an average of about $159K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Rockwell Automation Charitable Corp reported a distributable amount of $331K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.