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United Way of Greater Milwaukee &

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 390806190  ·  Private foundation

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $49.1M in grants paid and $37.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,905 individual grants from this funder — $222.4M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$49.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$37.3M
Total assets
2,905
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Way of Greater Milwaukee & funds

United Way of Greater Milwaukee &'s giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, lgbtq people, men boys.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationlgbtq peoplemen boysolder adultsveterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Way of Greater Milwaukee &, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Wisconsin - Foundation
DONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS
Madison, WI$2.4M2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
DONOR DESIGNATIONS,EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM,SPONSOR-A-SCHOLAR ,CENTRALIZED SERVICES,COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Milwaukee, WI$2.3M2024
University of Wisconsin - Foundation
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
Madison, WI$2.2M2022
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
RIGHT TO COUNSEL
Milwaukee, WI$2.1M2023
Impact Inc
IMPACT 2-1-1,DONOR DESIGNATIONS,FAMILY FLEX FUND,FAMILY HOMELESSNESS
Milwaukee, WI$1.9M2024
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
DONOR DESIGNATIONS,CIVIL DIVISION,FAMILY HOMELESSNESS,RIGHT TO COUNSEL
Milwaukee, WI$1.8M2024
University of Wisconsin - Foundation
DONOR DESIGNATION PLEDGE PAYMENTS
Madison, WI$1.7M2019
University of Wisconsin - Foundation
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
Madison, WI$1.5M2023
St Augustine Preparatory Academy
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.4M2023
Children's Wisconsin
DONOR DESIGNATIONS,MILW HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP,MILWAUKEE START RIGHT,COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Milwaukee, WI$1.3M2024
Medical College of Wisconsin
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
Wauwatosa, WI$1.3M2023
Waukesha County Community Foundation
WAUKESHA PARADE
Waukesha, WI$1.2M2022
Medical College of Wisconsin
DONOR DESIGNATIONS,MILW HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP
Wauwatosa, WI$1.2M2024
Milwaukee Jewish Federation
DONOR DESIGNATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.2M2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Inc
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
Milwaukee, WI$1.2M2019

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$40.3M
2020$42.9M
2022$43.7M
2023$49.5M
2024$46.0M

How to apply for funding from United Way of Greater Milwaukee &

United Way of Greater Milwaukee &'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.

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Frequently asked questions about United Way of Greater Milwaukee &

Does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & accept grant applications?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee &'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 United Way of Greater Milwaukee & fund?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee &'s grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include University of Wisconsin - Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin - Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Way of Greater Milwaukee & give in grants?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & reported $49.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $222.4M over 2,905 grants.
Where is United Way of Greater Milwaukee & located?
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 390806190.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Way of Greater Milwaukee &'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 United Way of Greater Milwaukee &. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.