Pentair Foundation Grants

The Pentair Foundation, a corporate philanthropy initiative, focuses on creating sustainable communities through water solutions and STEM education. With over $80 million in contributions since 1998, the foundation emphasizes ecological resilience, water quality improvement, and youth engagement in science and technology. They prioritize grantmaking in specific U.S. states and international regions, fostering vibrant communities and encouraging employee volunteerism. Initiatives are invitation-only, ensuring a targeted approach to impactful philanthropy.

NOTE: Pentair and the Pentair Foundation have moved to an invitation only grant cycle. If you have an initiative you would like Pentair to consider, please contact the Foundation
Background
Pentair believes it is our responsibility to make a positive impact on people and the planet – through our solutions, communities, and operations - as reflected in our Win Right Values. Since 1998, Pentair and the Pentair Foundation have contributed more than $80 million to philanthropic causes strengthening the communities in which we operate. The mission of the Pentair Foundation is to support and advance inclusive and sustainable communities by investing in the availability, quality, and enjoyment of water and by increasing the participation of youth and young adults in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
Program Areas
In support of this mission, Pentair and the Pentair Foundation engage in giving across these key program areas:

• Water

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water by reducing water stress and building ecological resilience; improving the quality of drinking water; improving access to cleaner and safer water; and increasing water-related safety and well-being.
The Pentair Foundation focuses on programs that help to:

• Move: Reduce water stress and build ecological resilienceImprove: Improve water quality and reduce single use plastic water bottles
• Enjoy: Increase swim safety and promote water-related well-being
• Education

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to help build the workforce of the future by investing in or supporting STEM career pathways, with a particular focus on engineering and manufacturing for youth and young adults.
Community
Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to advance vibrant, inclusive communities where we live and work by encouraging employee volunteerism and matching Pentair employee donations.
If you have an initiative you would like Pentair to consider, please contact Pentair.

Eligibility

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation engage in giving across our priority international geographies of India and Mexico and our priority U.S. geographies of Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, and Wisconsin.Pentair and the Pentair Foundation each engage in separately administered grantmaking and philanthropic efforts that align with the charitable and educational objectives described above. All grants and activities conducted by the Pentair Foundation are carefully structured to ensure they directly further its tax-exempt purposes and are consistent with the limitations on its activities as a tax-exempt, independent private foundation.