United Way · EIN 39-0806190
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc
Milwaukee, WI
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc is a United Way organization based in Milwaukee, WI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $44.2M in grants paid across 639 grants, with $50.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to University of Wisconsin - Foundation, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee and Children's Wisconsin.
How to request funding
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's website for its current funding process.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For those distributions labeled "donor designated pledges," no monitoring of the use of these funds is performed once the organization is deemed to be a 501(c)(3) since the dollars are sent to the agencies at the request of the donor and, therefore, are not distributed at the discretion of united way of greater milwaukee & waukesha county. for all the other distributions, use of the funds is closely monitored by united way of greater milwaukee & waukesha county's community impact division. the agencies comply with our "agency outcomes policy," the impact of which is to enable uwgmwc to measure, in a standard fashion, the results of the programs that it funds.
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
We unite people to create positive lasting change in our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin - Foundation | Madison, WI | Donor Designations | $2,001,097 |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Right to Counsel Program | $1,131,891 |
| Children's Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $1,090,143 |
| Milwaukee Health Care Partnership | Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Health Care Partnership | $926,934 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $791,824 |
| Impact Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Impact 2-1-1 | $703,220 |
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $686,854 |
| Hope House of Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Family Homelessness | $585,165 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $572,289 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Centralized Services | $480,443 |
| American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Disaster Cycle Services | $463,337 |
| Curative Care Network Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Children's Services | $462,728 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $454,480 |
| Community Advocates Inc | Milwaukee, WI | School Housing Case Managers | $390,500 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $378,240 |
| Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association | Madison, WI | Milwaukee Health Care Partnership | $350,000 |
| City Forward Collective | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $349,591 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Donor Designations | $339,571 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Leadership & Critical Life Skills Development for Girls | $337,792 |
| Milwaukee Labor Council | Milwaukee, WI | Programs | $300,000 |
| Penfield Children's Center | Milwaukee, WI | Early Intervention/Parent Program | $261,560 |
| Aurora at Home | West Allis, WI | Aurora Zilber Family Hospice | $258,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Donor Designations | $244,070 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | Donor Designations | $239,780 |
| Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Community Schools | $232,541 |
The 25 largest of 639 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Wisconsin$39.9M · 540 grants
- Pennsylvania$495K · 18 grants
- Illinois$459K · 11 grants
- Virginia$247K · 3 grants
- Michigan$207K · 4 grants
- New York$165K · 5 grants
- Ohio$145K · 6 grants
- Florida$144K · 7 grants
- Missouri$134K · 3 grants
- Nevada$107K · 2 grants
- Kentucky$83.3K · 4 grants
- District of Columbia$73.3K · 4 grants
Quick answers
Does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc accept grant applications?
United Ways usually fund local nonprofits through community investment or impact grant rounds, often on a yearly or multi-year cycle. Check United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc's website for its current funding process. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $44,246,987 in grants paid (639 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to University of Wisconsin - Foundation (WI), $2M, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee (WI), $1.13M, Children's Wisconsin (WI), $1.09M, Milwaukee Health Care Partnership (WI), $927K and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (WI), $792K.