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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
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Community Foundation Update (03/18/17)
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Erie Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services is...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Erie Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced that the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services is...more
Community Foundation Update (03/04/17)
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that it will support California Senate Bill 6, the Due Process for All Act, which directs...more
Foundation: Connecticut Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, San Diego Foundation
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced that it will support California Senate Bill 6, the Due Process for All Act, which directs...more
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced grants totaling more than...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Dayton Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation
Community Foundation Update (2/04/17). Connecticut. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced grants totaling more than...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation gave out record $60 million in grants in 2016
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation gave out $60 million in grants in 2016, shattering the foundation's previous grant-making record of $44.9...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation gave out $60 million in grants in 2016, shattering the foundation's previous grant-making record of $44.9...more
Record $60 million in grants issued from Greater Milwaukee Foundation in 2016
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Madison Foundation
30, 2017 – For the second consecutive year, community organizations and ... Grant funding benefited the community in a number of comprehensive ... for partners and $400,000 in...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Madison Foundation
30, 2017 – For the second consecutive year, community organizations and ... Grant funding benefited the community in a number of comprehensive ... for partners and $400,000 in...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation establishes fund in response to Sherman Park violence
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee,” GMF president and chief...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee,” GMF president and chief...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation launches fund to heal and strengthen neighborhoods
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee. We are listening as residents...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee. We are listening as residents...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation creates fund for immediate needs in Sherman Park
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee," Greater Milwaukee...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
“As a community foundation, we are dedicated to the strength and vitality of neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee," Greater Milwaukee...more
Community Foundation Update (7/16/16)
Foundation: Bainbridge Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, Indianapolis Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Galesburg Community Foundation
The Cambridge Community Foundation has announced grants to fifty-one local organizations totaling $334,336. Recipients include the...more
Foundation: Bainbridge Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, Cambridge Community Foundation, Cape Cod Foundation, Community Foundation Serving Boulder County, Indianapolis Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, Seattle Foundation, Galesburg Community Foundation
The Cambridge Community Foundation has announced grants to fifty-one local organizations totaling $334,336. Recipients include the...more
Greater Milwaukee Foundation honors construction exec Gary Jorgensen: Slideshow
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, Waukesha-area entrepreneur Craig Schiefelbein and Kate Wilson of the Sharon Lynne Wilson...more
Foundation: Greater Milwaukee Foundation
... Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, Waukesha-area entrepreneur Craig Schiefelbein and Kate Wilson of the Sharon Lynne Wilson...more
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