Wolverine World Wide Foundation
Wolverine World Wide Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockford, Michigan. It supports community well-being through work related to healthy living and the outdoors, opportunities in skilled trades and industry, and community giving.
Wolverine World Wide Foundation at a glance
In short: Wolverine World Wide Foundation gave $509K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Massachusetts. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $509,165
- -45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,798
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,183,908
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (9 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wolverine World Wide Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests should be submitted in writing and include the organization’s name, description, purpose, amount requested, and a contact name and address. The Foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards. Its grant-program information says an application can be requested by email.
- Contact
Application contact: Taryn Miller
Mailing address: 9341 Courtland Dr Ne, Rockford, MI 49351
Phone: (616) 866-5500
Website: https://wolverineworldwide.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wolverine World Wide Foundation
Who Wolverine World Wide Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ameden ($200K). Together the top 10 received $497K.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 198 grants of 235 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its community focus as including West Michigan, Boston, Richmond, and London. In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (40%), Michigan (37%), and Oregon (20%); smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (2%) and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wolverine World Wide Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 19 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 378% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $509K (2024) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ameden Waltham, MA | Two Ten & United Way | $200,000 |
| Greater Grand Rapids Cham Grand Rapids, MI | Other | $100,000 |
| The Conservation Aliance Bend, OR | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Th Mcm Am Jimmy Bend, OR | Environmental | $50,000 |
| Pensole Lewis Colege Of B Detroit, MI | Education | $49,000 |
| Grand Valley State Allendale, MI | Education | $20,000 |
| Parent Project Muscular D Washington, DC | Health | $10,000 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids, MI | Education | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society Grand Rapids, MI | Health | $5,000 |
| Ic Filn Experience Ithaca, NY | Education | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,183,908 | $163,722 | $535,497 | $509,165 | 19 | $509,165 | $137,390 | $134,697 |
| 2023 | $2,554,083 | $717,567 | $950,438 | $935,333 | 40 | $935,333 | $213,462 | $134,569 |
| 2022 | $2,785,938 | $1,211,073 | $1,397,664 | $1,369,425 | 59 | $1,369,425 | $582,834 | $155,627 |
| 2021 | $2,973,170 | $995,687 | $1,109,570 | $1,084,475 | 65 | $1,084,475 | $470,592 | $219,747 |
| 2020 | $3,086,971 | $288,053 | $1,284,575 | $1,257,235 | 52 | — | $260,713 | $224,122 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wolverine World Wide Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated pillars are Healthy Living & Outdoors, which promotes healthy lifestyles and connection with nature; Diversifying Trades & Talent, which supports inclusion in skilled trades and industry through education, mentorship, and partnerships; and Industry & Community Giving, which advances industry causes and community programs, including access to proper footwear.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in education, health, environmental causes, and aid and human services. For example, Calvin University describes its mission as equipping students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly as Christ’s agents of renewal. The American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. Kids’ Food Basket describes its work as nourishing children through programs including meals, community-driven farming, family food provision, and educational programming. Aquinas College describes itself as an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 19 grants totaling $509,165. Grants ranged from $50 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 awards were $200,000 to Ameden in Waltham, Massachusetts, for “Two Ten & United Way”; $100,000 to Greater Grand Rapids Cham in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for “Other”; $50,000 each to The Conservation Aliance and Th Mcm Am Jimmy, both in Bend, Oregon, for environmental purposes; and $49,000 to Pensole Lewis Colege Of B in Detroit, Michigan, for education. Other reported awards included $20,000 to Grand Valley State for education and $10,000 to Parent Project Muscular D for health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher E Hufnagel as president, Amy M Klimek as vice president, Taryn Miller as treasurer, David A Latchana as secretary, Steven D Tanyko as assistant treasurer, and Cindy Smies as assistant secretary.
Wolverine World Wide Foundation is led by Christopher E. Hufnagel, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher E. Hufnagel
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy M Klimek
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Latchana
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven D. Tanyko
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Smies
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taryn Miller
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: James D. Zwiers (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Michael D. Stornant (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathleen Lown (2021–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Reginald M. Rasch (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kyle L. Hanson (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Feyen (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Blake W. Krueger (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Brendan L. Hoffman (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer J. Miller (2021–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael Kochanny (2022) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Blake W. Kreuger (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wolverine World Wide Foundation
How much does Wolverine World Wide Foundation give each year?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation gave $509K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $935K across 40 grants.
What is Wolverine World Wide Foundation's typical grant size?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,798, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wolverine World Wide Foundation that year got $42K on average.
Where does Wolverine World Wide Foundation give grants?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (37%) and Oregon (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (7 grants), Bend, OR (2 grants) and Allendale, MI (2 grants).
Does Wolverine World Wide Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Wolverine World Wide Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants) and "Health" (3 grants).
Who are Wolverine World Wide Foundation's largest grantees?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ameden ($200,000), Greater Grand Rapids Cham ($100,000) and The Conservation Aliance ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wolverine World Wide Foundation?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $509K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wolverine World Wide Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated pillars are Healthy Living & Outdoors, which promotes healthy lifestyles and connection with nature; Diversifying Trades & Talent, which supports inclusion in skilled trades and industry through education, mentorship, and partnerships; and Industry & Community Giving, which advances industry causes and community programs, including access to proper footwear. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wolverine World Wide Foundation?
Requests should be submitted in writing and include the organization’s name, description, purpose, amount requested, and a contact name and address. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wolverine World Wide Foundation's EIN?
Wolverine World Wide Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0140361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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