GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
Milwaukee, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-6036407
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Milwaukee, WI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
39-6036407
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily funds initiatives in Wisconsin, with additional grants made in California and Illinois. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INSPIRING PHILANTHROPY, SERVING DONORS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE
$12M
4%
Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation Inc
$11M
4%
THE UWM FOUNDATION INC
$8.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
838
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC?
No. GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC give?
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, California, 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 GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 840 grants, totaling nearly $66.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 1,270 grantees. Recent grantees include CITY OF SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation Inc, and THE UWM FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC?
GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.