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

Scholarship awards to high school seniors of Woodbury County, Iowa, and South Sioux City, Nebraska.

The grant shall be used for the purpose of defraying the costs of education.

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.

Support only to Indian Hills Community College Foundation, Ottumwa, Iowa.