THE UWM FOUNDATION INC
AI Summary
THE UWM FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. Notably, it does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid out a total of $25.2 million across four grantees.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE UWM FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, AND SCIENTIFIC ENDEAVORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE BY RECEIVING, MANAGING, AND DISTRIBUTING GIFTS TO BENEFIT THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENTS, FACULTY, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, THE UWM FOUNDATION PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, OVERSIGHT, AND DIRECTION TO ITS AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS, THE UWM REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION, INC. AND THE UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. THESE CORPORATIONS CREATE NEW UNIVERSITY FACILITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT LIFE, RESEARCH, ACADEMICS AND REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND PROVIDE NEW SOURCES OF REVENUE FROM RESEARCH, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Real estate
Economic development
University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
MILWAUKEE, WI
$24.6M
16%
UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Milwaukee, WI
$1.9M
1%
THE UWM REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC
Milwaukee, WI
$1.1M
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$305.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE UWM FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE UWM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE UWM FOUNDATION INC give?
THE UWM FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE UWM FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE UWM FOUNDATION INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $305 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE UWM FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE UWM FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $25.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE UWM FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE UWM FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC, UWM RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC, and THE UWM REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE UWM FOUNDATION INC?
THE UWM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.