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WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

Milwaukee, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1971548
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION

Milwaukee, WI, US
501(c)3
EIN
39-1971548
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The West Bend Community Foundation Inc, operating through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses primarily on grantmaking within Wisconsin, with additional funding in Indiana and Tennessee. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$4.5M

2024
Grantees funded
156
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

99

Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Tonnie Schmidt
Board Member
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Allen Ericson
Board Member
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Kelly Tighle
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION?
No. WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION give?
WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Tennessee. 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 WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION 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 WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART INC, UNITED WAY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INC, and FAMILY PROMISE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION?
WEST BEND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC C/O GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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