Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker ATLANTA, GA EIN: 06-1652243 Website

The Westrock Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2003 in Delaware. It operates as a company-sponsored foundation affiliated with Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through grantmaking focused on sustainable communities, education, and environmental stewardship.

Key facts about Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation

EIN: 06-1652243
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
How to apply: Applicants can visit the foundation's website at www.westrockfoundation.org for application guidelines and funding information.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to support programs designed to promote:

Sustainable communities
Education
Environmental stewardship

The foundation also aligns its work with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, prioritizing six key areas:

No Poverty
Zero Hunger
Good Health and Wellbeing
Quality Education
Gender Equality
Reduced Inequalities

Within these broader areas, the foundation focuses on initiatives that promote health and nutrition, education, and basic care.

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded $9,298 in grants during 2023, with a single documented grant to the Charities Aid Foundation of America for general support.

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports a wide geographic range across the United States, including major urban centers and smaller communities. Documented funding reaches across numerous states including Virginia, Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, Tennessee, Missouri, and Illinois, among others.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $3.3M (41%)

Georgia $3.1M (38%)

District of Columbia $475K (6%)

South Carolina $314K (4%)

Nebraska $250K (3%)

New York $250K (3%)

Illinois $87K (1%)

Florida $84K (1%)

+38 more states

Cities

AtlantaPanama CityRichmondJacksonvilleFlorenceNew YorkRoanoke RapidsPensacolaColumbusLittletonMemphisRoanoke RapidDurhamWashingtonChicagoPetersburgRaleighHopewellGreenvilleChattanooga

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving (Most Recent Filing - 2024):

Total Assets: $0 (reported in 2024 filing)
Total Assets (Alternative Source): $6.6 million
Total Giving: $0 (2024)
Total Revenue: $0 (2024)
Total Expenses: $0 (2024)

Historical Activity (2023):

Total Revenues: $9,298
Total Expenses: $9,298

Note: Significant discrepancies exist between financial reporting sources regarding asset values and recent activity levels.

Revenue

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Qualifying Distributions

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

6,599 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Mandy D Burnette serves as Executive Director, working 35 hours per week.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MANDY D BURNETTE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2012

Since 2012, the Smurfit Westrock Foundation has invested approximately €18 million and supported 305 projects across multiple countries. The foundation continues to work closely with Smurfit Westrock operational sites locally to ensure lasting community impact.

Westbrook Foundation Awarded $169K+ During Fall 2025 Grants Cycle \u2013\

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to support programs designed to promote: • Sustainable communities • Education • Environmental stewardship The foundation also aligns its work with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, prioritizing six key areas: • No Poverty • Zero Hunger • Good Health and Wellbeing • Quality Education • Gender Equality • Reduced Inequalities Within these broader areas, the foundation focuses on initiatives that promote health and nutrition, education, and basic care.

How do I apply for a grant from Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation awarded $9,298 in grants during 2023, with a single documented grant to the Charities Aid Foundation of America for general support. **Grant Range:** Historical grant awards have ranged from $1 to $3,080,172, with a median grant amount of $40,000. **Grant Programs:** The foundation administers several employee-related matching and volunteer grant programs, including: • Matching Gifts Program • Offline Gift Matching Grant • Payroll Deduction Match Grant • Grant…

Where does Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation make grants?

What is Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation's EIN?

Smurfit Westrock Us Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1652243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.