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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
Shaw awards go to two UW researchers
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Shaw awards go to two UW researchers ... have each received $200,000 grants through the foundation's competitive Shaw Scientist...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Shaw awards go to two UW researchers ... have each received $200,000 grants through the foundation's competitive Shaw Scientist...more
New grant program targets community residents
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Thanks to a team effort of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Zilber Family Foundation and Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual, residents will...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Thanks to a team effort of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, the Zilber Family Foundation and Milwaukee-based Northwestern Mutual, residents will...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation holds annual Match Day on Thursday
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... from a pool of $750,000 contributed by donations from organizations including the Brewers Community Foundation and The Ceres...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... from a pool of $750,000 contributed by donations from organizations including the Brewers Community Foundation and The Ceres...more
$400,000 in Grants for Penfield Children's Center
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee has received two grants, totaling more than $400,000 to benefit the Behavior Clinic which offers quality pediatric mental health services for children under...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Penfield Children's Center in Milwaukee has received two grants, totaling more than $400,000 to benefit the Behavior Clinic which offers quality pediatric mental health services for children under...more
Brewers Community Foundation for Match Day
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Brewers Community Foundation will be teaming with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for the online event, Match Day, which donors to 19 local charities can increase their funds. Some of the...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Brewers Community Foundation will be teaming with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for the online event, Match Day, which donors to 19 local charities can increase their funds. Some of the...more
Local school needs community support to win $10000
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Time Warner
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation in partnership with funders including the Brewers Community Foundation, The Ceres Foundation, Faye McBeath Foundation, and United Way of Greater Milwaukee have...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Time Warner
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation in partnership with funders including the Brewers Community Foundation, The Ceres Foundation, Faye McBeath Foundation, and United Way of Greater Milwaukee have...more
Milwaukee Succeeds receives major grant
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Helen Bader Foundation
The foundation is a member of Milwaukee Succeeds Executive Committee and Leadership Council. Since 1992, the foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants. “We are extremely grateful and...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Helen Bader Foundation
The foundation is a member of Milwaukee Succeeds Executive Committee and Leadership Council. Since 1992, the foundation has awarded more than $200 million in grants. “We are extremely grateful and...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Awards $25000 Grant to PSC Inc.
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Receipt of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant comes just weeks after PSC received honorable mention as the 2011 Waukesha County Executive's Small Non-Profit of the Year, another significant...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Receipt of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation grant comes just weeks after PSC received honorable mention as the 2011 Waukesha County Executive's Small Non-Profit of the Year, another significant...more
Moore County Community Foundation Announces Endowment, 2010 Gifts
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Moore County Community Foundation, North Carolina Community Foundation
The board of directors of the Moore County Community Foundation (MCCF) announces the establishment of an endowment and a contribution to the community fund. Both are designed to help support local...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Moore County Community Foundation, North Carolina Community Foundation
The board of directors of the Moore County Community Foundation (MCCF) announces the establishment of an endowment and a contribution to the community fund. Both are designed to help support local...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation increases grants for basic needs
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The new infusion of money will allow the foundation to continue making grants to meet basic needs. “During these tough economic times we know that far too ...See all stories on this topic...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The new infusion of money will allow the foundation to continue making grants to meet basic needs. “During these tough economic times we know that far too ...See all stories on this topic...more
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