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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
Serving More Than 60000 Youth
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Kari Hanson, turnaround arts manager at Milwaukee Public Schools, said she was involved with AWE since she was in college. When she was supervisor for the MPS Partnership for the Arts &...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Kari Hanson, turnaround arts manager at Milwaukee Public Schools, said she was involved with AWE since she was in college. When she was supervisor for the MPS Partnership for the Arts &...more
GMF Releases 2017 Donation Numbers
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced last week that they released approximately $95.5 million in grants back to the community of the Greater Milwaukee area in 2017. The GMF, a collection of...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced last week that they released approximately $95.5 million in grants back to the community of the Greater Milwaukee area in 2017. The GMF, a collection of...more
More than $95 million in Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants invested in community
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Philanthropic investments in the community soared in 2017 as the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, in conjunction with its many donors, released approximately $95.5 million in grants supporting a wide...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Philanthropic investments in the community soared in 2017 as the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, in conjunction with its many donors, released approximately $95.5 million in grants supporting a wide...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation gave out $95.5 million in grants in 2017
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“Philanthropy can help propel the development of solutions to a community's most pressing needs,” said Ellen Gilligan, president and chief executive officer of the GMF. “The foundation's donors...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“Philanthropy can help propel the development of solutions to a community's most pressing needs,” said Ellen Gilligan, president and chief executive officer of the GMF. “The foundation's donors...more
Saving Our Democracy: Jan. 25-31, 2018
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Siebert Lutheran Foundation
Philanthropy, Race and Community: Closing the Gaps in Milwaukee @ The Ambassador Hotel (2308 W. Wisconsin Ave.) ... Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County discussing how philanthropic leaders...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Siebert Lutheran Foundation
Philanthropy, Race and Community: Closing the Gaps in Milwaukee @ The Ambassador Hotel (2308 W. Wisconsin Ave.) ... Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County discussing how philanthropic leaders...more
Miner: Milwaukee foundations should funnel dollars to city's poor neighborhoods
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
In the spirit of the Journal Sentinel's new approach to opinions — more solutions, less partisan bickering — here's a proposal to complement the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's recent On The Table...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
In the spirit of the Journal Sentinel's new approach to opinions — more solutions, less partisan bickering — here's a proposal to complement the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's recent On The Table...more
Coalition launched to raise remaining $4.25 million for Soldiers Home project
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
So far, $36 million has been secured through a mix of foundation grants, vouchers, and federal and state historic tax credits for the project, including...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
So far, $36 million has been secured through a mix of foundation grants, vouchers, and federal and state historic tax credits for the project, including...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to get issues out 'On the Table'
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
As part of the initiative, the community foundation is planning a city-wide day of meaningful conversations on Oct. 17, when people can host...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
As part of the initiative, the community foundation is planning a city-wide day of meaningful conversations on Oct. 17, when people can host...more
“On the Table” forum seeks relationship building to benefit Milwaukee community
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... Greater Cedarburg Foundation, the West Bend Community Foundation, and the Oconomowoc Area Foundation – to maximize the initiative's...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... Greater Cedarburg Foundation, the West Bend Community Foundation, and the Oconomowoc Area Foundation – to maximize the initiative's...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation awards grant to First Stage Theater Academy
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
For the fourth summer in a row, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is providing grants to non-profits across our area to give more kids access...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
For the fourth summer in a row, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is providing grants to non-profits across our area to give more kids access...more
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