Among other programs, the foundation maintains a scholarship program to provide financial assistance to certain children of the employees of Whirlpool Corporation.

To provide grants to pre-selected organizations primarily for higher education. Fields of interest include Christian agencies & churches; higher education; college.

Giving to programs to benefit the youth of Holstein, IA.

Preservation of historic landmarks.

The Roland & Ruby Holden Foundation was established in 1993 as a private family foundation.  From its inception to 2014, the Foundation made grants of over $17 million to various entities, including major gifts to Highland Ridge, the Holden Com

To give to religion through pre-selected Christian churches and agencies.

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, children and youth, and human services.

The foundation supports organizations involved with performing arts and higher education.

The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, animal welfare, and child abuse prevention.

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, health, substance abuse treatment, human services, business, and religion.