The Wolverine Worldwide Foundation, founded in 1959, aims to make a positive impact on the communities where its employees live and work. Emphasizing a sense of community and collective action, the foundation supports charitable initiatives worldwide, with a focus on education, the environment, arts and culture, and human aid and service. This commitment reflects the company's belief in building stronger communities and nurturing brighter futures through shared efforts.
The Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Grant Program supports organizations that are making a difference in the communities around the company's corporate offices in West Michigan; Boston, Massachusetts; Richmond, Indiana; and London, United Kingdom. The program focuses on a variety of areas including arts and culture, education, the environment, health, human aid and service, and youth and family. Organizations seeking to apply need to submit a letter of request, including details of their program and level of funding sought, along with their 501(c)(3) designation letter from the IRS. Applications, accepted via email or postal mail, are typically processed within 4 to 12 weeks.