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Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396036407  ·  Private foundation

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is a Wisconsin-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $59.1M in annual giving against $1.00B in assets. This page documents the 3,079 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$59.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.00B
Total assets
3,079
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc funds

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
City of South Milwaukee
MASTER PLANNING
South Milwaukee, WI$10.0M2022
Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AN ENDOWED FUND
Milwaukee, WI$5.0M2022
Community Development Alliance Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Milwaukee, WI$4.6M2024
Uwm Foundation Inc
ALICE C. HELLAND SCHOLARSHIP :: UWM FOUNDATION, INC.
Milwaukee, WI$2.9M2023
Historic Haymarket Milwaukee
THE NEW BUILDING CAMPAIGN
Milwaukee, WI$2.7M2022
Schwab Charitable Fund
MARTHA E. PARKER AND PETER H. THERMANSEN CHARITABLE FUND.
Omaha, NE$2.0M2024
City of South Milwaukee
REJUVENATING THE BUCYRUS HERITAGE IN DOWNTOWN SOUTH MILWAUKEE
South Milwaukee, WI$2.0M2020
Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (m
THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Milwaukee, WI$1.9M2022
Uwm Foundation
SHAW SCIENTIST PROGRAM
Milwaukee, WI$1.8M2024
South Milwaukee Industrial Museum
SUSTAINING SUPPORT
South Milwaukee, WI$1.8M2022
Seas Foundation Ltd
FUND LIQUIDATION
Sheboygan, WI$1.7M2022
Uwm Foundation Inc
THE SARUP DESIGN COUNCIL
Milwaukee, WI$1.7M2020
Northwest Side Community Development Corp
ADVANCING A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR AA ARTS CENTER
Milwaukee, WI$1.6M2022
Waukesha County Community Foundation Inc
THE CHRIS DAWSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Waukesha, WI$1.6M2020
Urban Ecology Center Inc
SUSTAINING SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$1.6M2020

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$57.0M
2022$74.0M
2023$48.2M
2024$66.8M

How to apply for funding from Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at greatermilwaukeefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc

Does Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc fund?
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include City of South Milwaukee, Dr James Cameron Legacy Foundation, Community Development Alliance Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc give in grants?
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc reported $59.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $246.0M over 3,079 grants.
Where is Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc located?
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396036407.
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About this profile. This page is built from Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.