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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
Zilber Family Foundation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Grants to Benefit Neighborhoods
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MILWAUKEE – At its May meeting, the board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation awarded eight grants totaling nearly $2.4 million to...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
MILWAUKEE – At its May meeting, the board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation awarded eight grants totaling nearly $2.4 million to...more
Old Settlers Park to undergo renovation with support of community foundations
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The renovation project to the space, led by the West Bend Community Foundation and the City of West Bend, will replace the existing...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The renovation project to the space, led by the West Bend Community Foundation and the City of West Bend, will replace the existing...more
Community Foundation Update (6/06/15)
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Forbes Funds, Pittsburgh Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that the Big Lift, its nationally recognized initiative to ensure that all children in the...more
Foundation: Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, San Antonio Area Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Forbes Funds, Pittsburgh Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that the Big Lift, its nationally recognized initiative to ensure that all children in the...more
Community Foundation Update (5/23/15)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Minneapolis Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation
Community Foundation Update (5/23/15). California. The Santa Barbara Foundation has announced that its women's fund has awarded grants...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Heinz Endowments, Minneapolis Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, Pittsburgh Foundation
Community Foundation Update (5/23/15). California. The Santa Barbara Foundation has announced that its women's fund has awarded grants...more
Genetic approaches to cancer, neural development lead to honor for UW-Madison scientists
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... the role of genes in neural development and learning — have earned funding and a prestigious honor from the Greater Milwaukee...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... the role of genes in neural development and learning — have earned funding and a prestigious honor from the Greater Milwaukee...more
Community Foundation Update (5/16/15)
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation has announced twenty grants totaling $2.4 million in unrestricted funding. Recipients include...more
Foundation: Foundation for the Carolinas, Fresno Regional Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Greater New Orleans Foundation, San Francisco Foundation
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation has announced twenty grants totaling $2.4 million in unrestricted funding. Recipients include...more
Community Foundation Update (4/18/15)
Foundation: Cumberland Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Wabash Valley Community Foundation
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation in Terre Haute has awarded grants totaling more than $95,000 to twelve organizations, WTHI-TV...more
Foundation: Cumberland Community Foundation, Foundation for the Carolinas, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Columbus Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Wabash Valley Community Foundation
The Wabash Valley Community Foundation in Terre Haute has awarded grants totaling more than $95,000 to twelve organizations, WTHI-TV...more
Community Foundation Update (3/28/15)
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy
The Hawaii Community Foundation in Honolulu and Unbound Philanthropy have established a new grant program the HCF Dream Fund, to...more
Foundation: Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Erie Community Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Unbound Philanthropy, Unbound Philanthropy
The Hawaii Community Foundation in Honolulu and Unbound Philanthropy have established a new grant program the HCF Dream Fund, to...more
Match Day collects close to $3.5M for basic needs organizations
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's 24-hour push to collect as many funds as possible during its fourth annual Match Day resulted in a pot...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation's 24-hour push to collect as many funds as possible during its fourth annual Match Day resulted in a pot...more
20 nonprofits to benefit from 24-hour online giving event
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... by donors and board members of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as well as the Brewers Community Foundation, The Ceres Foundation,...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... by donors and board members of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as well as the Brewers Community Foundation, The Ceres Foundation,...more
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