Community foundation · EIN 39-1699966
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc
Green Bay, WI
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Green Bay, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $16.7M in grants paid across 477 grants, with $183M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Brown County Sheriff's Department, Common Ground Inc and University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation uses a formal due diligence approach to assure an organization's status, leadership and program capacity, financial health, contact and other required information before they are approved for a grant. this process includes the use of guidestar (candid) and other available independent resources to ensure the organization is only giving to qualified charities. if grants are distributed locally, the organization may perform site visits or receive other forms of feedback to understand the impact a received grant is making.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
A regional foundation serving a broad range of philanthropic interests primarily benefiting the greater green bay region including brown, kewaunee, and oconto counties along with others having economic, cultural and community ties with the region.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Sheriff's Department | Green Bay, WI | Public Benefit and Community Improvement Program Support | $687,178 |
| Common Ground Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Annual Distribution Common Ground Works | $617,333 |
| University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation Inc | Green Bay, WI | Education Program Support | $535,182 |
| Basic Needs Giving Partnership | Green Bay, WI | Public Benefit and Community Improvement Program Support | $518,873 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Education Program Support | $303,158 |
| Bellin Health Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Health and Wellness Program Support | $282,024 |
| New Community Shelter | Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $237,565 |
| Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin | Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $231,448 |
| St Norbert College Office of Advancement | De Pere, WI | Religious/Ministries Program Support | $207,592 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity | Green Bay, WI | Habitat Homestead Project | $202,624 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | De Pere, WI | Religious/Ministries Program Support | $202,600 |
| Encompass Early Education and Care Inc | Green Bay, WI | Education Program Support | $201,991 |
| Wisconsin Sports & Events Inc | Green Bay, WI | Sports Program Support | $200,000 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Religious/Ministries Program Support | $190,812 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation | Green Bay, WI | Education Program Support | $189,203 |
| Collegeready | Green Bay, WI | Education Program Support | $188,151 |
| Paul's Pantry Inc | Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $178,238 |
| St John's Ministries | Green Bay, WI | Religious/Ministries Program Support | $173,072 |
| Greater Green Bay YMCA Inc | Green Bay, WI | Public Benefit and Community Program Support | $172,533 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Youth Development Program Support | $156,589 |
| Foundations Health & Wholeness Inc | Green Bay, WI | Health and Wellness Program Support | $155,384 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Tipton, IA | Religious/Ministires Program Support | $152,500 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Green Bay, WI | Animal Welfare Program Support | $148,842 |
| Onedenmark | Denmark, WI | Per Your Fggb Grant Application | $141,750 |
| Salvation Army Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | Human Services Program Support | $133,062 |
The 25 largest of 477 grants listed on the return. 130 grants to individuals ($323K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$14.1M · 299 grants
- Iowa$466K · 3 grants
- Illinois$220K · 4 grants
- Minnesota$136K · 6 grants
- Pennsylvania$126K · 1 grant
- Florida$80K · 4 grants
- New York$68.9K · 4 grants
- Tennessee$65.2K · 3 grants
- Massachusetts$49.1K · 2 grants
- Michigan$41.1K · 3 grants
- California$40K · 1 grant
- New Mexico$39.8K · 2 grants
Quick answers
Does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $16,748,187 in grants paid (477 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Brown County Sheriff's Department (WI), $687K, Common Ground Inc (WI), $617K, University of Wisconsin Green Bay Foundation Inc (WI), $535K, Basic Needs Giving Partnership (WI), $519K and Iowa State University Foundation (IA), $303K.