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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Friendship House of Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Wisconsin. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$295K
2025
Grantees funded
25
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
N
Nancy Vander Velde
Board Member
A
Amy Jeninga
Board Member
J
Jane Brasser
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC?
No. FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC give?
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE 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 FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC make each year?
In 2025, FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $295 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC fund recently?
In 2025, FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHEDRAL CENTER INC, LEGAL ACTION OF WISCONSIN INC, and FRANCISCAN PEACEMAKERS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC?
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.