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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Milwaukee, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1929112
Regional Funder
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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Milwaukee, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1929112
Regional Funder

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Wisconsin, with additional support in Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Total Funding Given

$108.7K

2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

7

Median 1st year grant
$11.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.6K
J
James Friedman
Board Member
W
Willie L Jude II
Board Member
J
John Kersey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
No. MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION give?
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and Illinois. 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 MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $109 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON, and Marquette University. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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