Wolverine World Wide Foundation
The Wolverine World Wide Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 1959 and headquartered in Rockford, Michigan. As the philanthropic arm of Wolverine Worldwide, a company providing innovative footwear, apparel, and accessories globally, the foundation represents the company's commitment to societal betterment and community strengthening.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-14.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$509K
-45.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
-52.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+14.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on making the world a better place through intentional support that fosters stronger communities and more inclusive futures. The foundation operates on three core pillars:
Healthy Lives & Outdoors — Promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering connection with nature through community programs and outdoor activities that empower individuals to lead healthier, more active lives.
Diversifying Trades & Talent — Committed to fostering diversity in skilled trades and industry talent by providing opportunities, resources, mentorship, and community partnerships to cultivate belonging in the workforce.
Industry & Community Giving — Advancing industry causes through community programs that ensure access to proper footwear, promote dignity, and foster long-term positive change and development.
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, cancer, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, housing development, youth and family services, and urban development.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts donation requests through a formal Funding Application process. Incoming requests are reviewed quarterly. Applicants should contact the foundation at WWWFoundation@wwwinc.com to submit applications.
How to Apply
. Incoming requests are reviewed quarterly. Applicants should contact the foundation at WWWFoundation@wwwinc.com to submit applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on communities and regions where Wolverine Worldwide operates, with particular emphasis on the company's home base and areas of significant business presence.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2.55 million
- Revenue: $718,000
- Expenses: $950,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established in October 2005 (EIN: 32-0140361).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,183,908 | $2,554,083 | $2,785,938 |
| Revenue | $163,722 | $717,567 | $1,211,073 |
| Expenses | $535,497 | $950,438 | $1,397,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $509,165 | $935,333 | $1,369,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $137,390 | $213,462 | $582,834 |
| Distributable Amount | $134,697 | $134,569 | $155,627 |
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
209 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wolverine World Wide Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER E HUFNAGEL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| Amy M Klimek | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| Taryn Miller | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID A LATCHANA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEVEN D TANYKO | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 1 | — |
| Cindy Smies | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 9341 Courtland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49351
- Phone: 616-866-5500
- Email: WWWFoundation@wwwinc.com
- Website: www.wolverineworldwide.com/about-us/responsibility/community/
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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