AI Summary
The Summerfest Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $6.7 million in grants to 11 grantees as of 2018. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL, INC., WHICH IS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIFFERENT CULTURES, THE HISTORIES AND TRADITIONS OF VARIOUS NATIONALITIES, HARMONY IN THE COMMUNITY, CIVIC PRIDE AND PROVIDE A SHOWCASE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION FOR THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES FOR THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY.
Cause Areas
2
Performing arts
Employment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL INC
Milwaukee, WI
$6.7M
98%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKEE INC
Milwaukee, WI
$30K
< 1%
MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN INC
Milwaukee, WI
$21K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC?
No. SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC give?
SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and California. 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 SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2018, SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $6.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2018, SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MILWAUKEE WORLD FESTIVAL INC, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MILWAUKEE INC, and MILWAUKEE DOWNTOWN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC?
SUMMERFEST FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.