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Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation seeks to inspire philanthropy, serve donors, strengthen communities now and for future generations.
Its vision is for Greater Milwaukee to become a vibrant, economically thriving region comprised of welcoming and inclusive communities that provides opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
Web Address
www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @GrMKEFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GreaterMilwaukeeFoundation
Its vision is for Greater Milwaukee to become a vibrant, economically thriving region comprised of welcoming and inclusive communities that provides opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
Web Address
www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @GrMKEFdn
Facebook - www.facebook.com/GreaterMilwaukeeFoundation
Recent News from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Philanthropy Helps Lift Region As Greater Milwaukee Foundation Delivers Historic Level of Grant Funding
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.Donors who partner with the Foundation for their...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Greater Milwaukee Foundation issued $96.9 million in grants in 2025, the largest annual amount in its 110-year history, according to preliminary data.Donors who partner with the Foundation for their...more
Pozcast Episode 7: Gregory Wesley, CEO of Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives.Gregory Wesley was appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.The Foundation...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
PozCast focuses on everyday individuals creating opportunity, overcoming adversity and improving lives.Gregory Wesley was appointed as the new CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.The Foundation...more
Ozaukee County Donors Gave $48 Million to Greater Milwaukee Foundation's ...
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Ozaukee County donors gave $48 million to Greater Milwaukee Foundation.Greater Together Campaign exceeded its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal.Greater Cedarburg Foundation distributed over $1...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Ozaukee County donors gave $48 million to Greater Milwaukee Foundation.Greater Together Campaign exceeded its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal.Greater Cedarburg Foundation distributed over $1...more
Wisconsin Pride
Foundation: GE Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Funding for Wisconsin Pride is provided by Park Bank, SC Johnson, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, CUNA Mutual Group, the New Harvest Foundation, and the Ruth St.John and John...more
Foundation: GE Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Funding for Wisconsin Pride is provided by Park Bank, SC Johnson, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Evjue Foundation, CUNA Mutual Group, the New Harvest Foundation, and the Ruth St.John and John...more
Jobswork Mke to Bring Focus on Employment and Advancement to Thriveon King
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
JobsWork MKE to Bring Focus on Employment and Advancement to ThriveOn King - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper JobsWork Mke to Bring focus on employment and Advancements to ThrivesOn King.The...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
JobsWork MKE to Bring Focus on Employment and Advancement to ThriveOn King - Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper JobsWork Mke to Bring focus on employment and Advancements to ThrivesOn King.The...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation names Vincent Lyles as new Milwaukee Succeeds executive director
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... nonprofits, businesses, philanthropists and government. ... a certificate in nonprofit management & leadership from Harvard Business...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... nonprofits, businesses, philanthropists and government. ... a certificate in nonprofit management & leadership from Harvard Business...more
Anonymous Donor Gives $1 Million to Foundation for ThriveOn King Development
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to help transform a former department store in Milwaukee into a "vibrant community hub," per a press release from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
An anonymous donor has given $1 million to help transform a former department store in Milwaukee into a "vibrant community hub," per a press release from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The...more
Mke Black Awarded Nearly $20000 From the Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MKE Black Awarded Nearly $20,000 from the Greaterwaukee Foundation.MKE Black Inc., a nonprofit leading community engagement in support of Black-owned businesses, was recently awarded a $19,990...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MKE Black Awarded Nearly $20,000 from the Greaterwaukee Foundation.MKE Black Inc., a nonprofit leading community engagement in support of Black-owned businesses, was recently awarded a $19,990...more
Post From Community: Convening will elevate leading from lived experience
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation presents Community Philanthropy: Leading ... The dialogue between these two national philanthropic leaders...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation presents Community Philanthropy: Leading ... The dialogue between these two national philanthropic leaders...more
Marcus Family to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At Nonprofit Excellence Awards Program
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Marcus family to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Nonprofit Excellence Awards program.Finalists for other award categories announced.Marcus family has donated more than $10 million to nonprofit...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Marcus family to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Nonprofit Excellence Awards program.Finalists for other award categories announced.Marcus family has donated more than $10 million to nonprofit...more
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