Grantmaking public charity · EIN 39-6036407
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc
Milwaukee, WI
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $67.8M in grants paid across 851 grants, with $1.08B in total assets. Its largest grants went to Community Development Alliance Inc, Schwab Charitable Fund and Uwm Foundation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The staff of the greater milwaukee foundation verify the 501(c)(3) or governmental agency status of each grant recipient. the foundation's staff also verify that grant funding furthers the charitable purposes of the greater milwaukee foundation.
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
Inspiring philanthropy, serving donors, strengthening communities, now and for future generations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Development Alliance Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted | $4,556,539 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Omaha, NE | Martha E. Parker and Peter H. Thermansen Charitable Fund. | $2,050,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Shaw Scientist Program | $1,769,297 |
| The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc | Wauwatosa, WI | Impacting PC Knowledge and Screening in Black Men | $1,525,016 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Fbl Louie and Sue Andrew Charitable Fund A24011 | $1,103,430 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | Unrestricted Use | $1,014,984 |
| Wispact Inc | Madison, WI | 2024 Wispact Foundation Grants | $987,045 |
| Children's Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Gift Commitment | $967,355 |
| Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | The 2023 and 2024 Funding Plan | $960,000 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 Funding Allocation | $914,619 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Sustaining Support | $801,178 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Madison, WI | Shaw Scientist Program | $800,000 |
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Sustaining Support for Columbia St. Mary's Hospital | $799,516 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc | Milwaukee, WI | The Campaign for the Future | $792,234 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Classical Music Programs | $782,811 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Frank Rogers Bacon Fund Scholarship | $772,214 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | The Together We Grow Campaign | $731,930 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Matching Grant | $716,685 |
| Neighborhood House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Hvac Project | $693,800 |
| Acts Community Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 Funding Allocation | $553,300 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Growing Environmental Education in Washington Park | $552,036 |
| Sailing Education Association of Sheboygan Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Sustaining Support | $540,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 2024 Funding Allocation | $510,000 |
| Lynden Inc | Riverhills, WI | Mary L. Nohl Fellowship for Individual Artists, 2025-2027 Cycles | $482,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Robert Hill Fund | $448,657 |
The 25 largest of 851 grants listed on the return. 13 grants to individuals ($38K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$58.6M · 662 grants
- Nebraska$2.05M · 1 grant
- Ohio$1.2M · 5 grants
- Illinois$750K · 12 grants
- New York$610K · 15 grants
- California$500K · 16 grants
- District of Columbia$322K · 8 grants
- Colorado$290K · 9 grants
- Maryland$278K · 6 grants
- Virginia$271K · 12 grants
- Florida$241K · 16 grants
- Minnesota$214K · 8 grants
Quick answers
Does Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $67,837,198 in grants paid (851 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Community Development Alliance Inc (WI), $4.56M, Schwab Charitable Fund (NE), $2.05M, Uwm Foundation (WI), $1.77M, The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc (WI), $1.53M and American Endowment Foundation (OH), $1.1M.