Smurfit Westrock US Foundation
The Smurfit Westrock US Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It supports sustainable projects that benefit people in need in communities where Smurfit Westrock operates, with a focus on health and nutrition, education, basic care, and reducing inequalities.
Smurfit Westrock US Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Smurfit Westrock US Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Mandy Burnette Director Of Corporat
Mailing address: 1000 Abernathy Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (770) 448-2193
Website: https://smurfitwestrockfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Smurfit Westrock US Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6,599 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6,565 grants of 6,599 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects in communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. It reports having supported projects in 32 countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Smurfit Westrock US Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $6.6M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation of America Alexandria, VA | General Support | $9,298 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $9,298 | $9,298 | $9,298 | 1 | $9,298 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $199,736 | $6,828,444 | $6,614,580 | 3,633 | $6,614,580 | $149,414 | $225,675 |
| 2021 | $6,628,708 | $891,553 | $2,419,451 | $2,235,659 | 2,965 | $2,235,659 | $825,909 | $408,285 |
| 2020 | $8,156,606 | $601,846 | $2,708,547 | $2,575,048 | 3,045 | — | $601,846 | $480,652 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s vision is to positively impact the lives of people in need in the communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. It funds sustainable projects in health and nutrition, education, and basic care, and prioritises six United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Wellbeing, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Reduced Inequalities.
Applicants must be registered nonprofits or charities, serve people in need, provide public benefit, operate in a community where Smurfit Westrock operates, and present a sustainable project aligned with at least one of the foundation’s priority goals. The foundation particularly welcomes community projects involving Smurfit Westrock employees or their families.
Grantmaking
The foundation reports that its grants support sustainable community projects. Its 2023 filing records one grant totalling $9,298. No grantee or grant amount is identified in the available information. The foundation’s website describes support for projects such as education, health care, nutrition, and accessible community facilities.
To apply, organisations can submit the foundation’s online application form. The foundation’s 2024 filing says requests are accepted throughout the year and applications may be submitted in any format. Applications should include the organisation’s legal name, mailing address, contact name and telephone number; its mission and goals; a description of the needs addressed and services or activities provided; and details of the proposed project, desired outcomes, project budget, and amount requested. Depending on the request, the foundation may also ask for board members, an operating budget and funding sources, measures of effectiveness, an annual report, or audited financial statements.
The foundation does not fund individuals, general fundraising appeals, recurrent funding, academic research, loans or business finance, or applications submitted by intermediaries or professional fundraisers. Its guidelines also exclude everyday running costs and salaries, sports or athletic teams, and activities for which a government body is responsible. The 2024 filing states that eligible applicants include organisations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities, qualified public institutions, or political subdivisions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mandy D Burnette is listed as executive director on the 2025 filing.
Smurfit Westrock US Foundation is led by Mandy D. Burnette, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mandy D. Burnette
Executive Director
Vice President & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Donna O. Cox (2020–2023) — Chair & Director
- Former: Bny Mellon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin A. Maxwell (2020–2022) — Secretary & Officer
- Former: Kevin Hudson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Durette (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vicki Lostetter (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ward H. Dickson (2020–2022) — Chair & Director
- Former: Frank Varano (2021–2022) — Treasurer & Officer
- Former: John D. Stakel (2020) — Treasurer & Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Smurfit Westrock US Foundation
What does Smurfit Westrock US Foundation fund?
The foundation’s vision is to positively impact the lives of people in need in the communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Smurfit Westrock US Foundation?
Smurfit Westrock US Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check smurfitwestrockfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Smurfit Westrock US Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports projects in communities where Smurfit Westrock operates. It reports having supported projects in 32 countries.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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