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Est.

1994

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting local initiatives within Wisconsin. With a total of $134.7K in grants paid to 28 grantees in 2025, the Trust emphasizes relationship-based engagement and operates on an invitation-only basis, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT FOR THE ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE'S CHARITABLE PROJECTS AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Total Funding Given
$134.7K
2025
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.2K
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Board Member
M
Mary McCormick
Board Member
K
Kristin Bergstrom
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST?
No. ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST give?
ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST 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 ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST make each year?
In 2025, ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $135 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include RCM COMMUNITY FUND C/O ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE, URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER INC, and MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST?
ROTARY CLUB OF MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.