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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Revenue
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-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
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Expenses
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-100.0% YoY
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.
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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
States
Cities
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.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | $9,298 | $199,736 |
| Expenses | — | $9,298 | $6,828,444 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $9,298 | $6,614,580 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $149,414 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | $225,675 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDY D BURNETTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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