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UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC

UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC

MILWAUKEE, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-0806190
Regional Funder
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UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC

MILWAUKEE, WI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
39-0806190
Regional Funder

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Est.

1909

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking within Wisconsin, alongside funding in Virginia and Washington, D.C. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY CHANGES LIVES AND IMPROVES OUR COMMUNITY BY MOBILIZING PEOPLE AND RESOURCES TO DRIVE STRATEGIC IMPACT IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY.
Total Funding Given

$46M

2024
Grantees funded
817
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

434

Median 1st year grant
$12.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.1K
A
Amy L Lindner
Board Member
D
Donald W Layden Jr
Board Member
J
John Kissinger
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC?
No. UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC give?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Virginia, and District Of Columbia. 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 UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC awarded about 430 grants, totaling nearly $46 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC awarded grants to about 820 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKEE INC, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, and IMPACT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC?
UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE & WAUKESHA COUNTY INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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