Racial Equity and Inclusion is our North Star

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is committed to building a Milwaukee for all. With racial equity and inclusion as our North Star, we are reimaging philanthropy, catalyzing systems change, building inclusive culture and convening and following community voice.

Guided by our North Star

In their own words

Community members, donors and staff share how they’re building a Milwaukee for all.

In their own words

Fulfilling our vision

Read about our progress toward our vision of a Milwaukee for all.

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2024 Greater Together Award recipients

Foundation honors four community leaders for their contributions to Milwaukee.

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At home in historic Bronzeville

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is now open at our new location in ThriveOn King. Visit us at 2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 4000, Milwaukee, WI 53212.

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Café operator selected for ThriveOn King

Kinship Café will bring healthy food options and a workforce training program to ThriveOn King.

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Foundation extends thanks for visiting ThriveOn King’s open house

Check out photos from ThriveOn King's open house.

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Generational resources, generational impact

Our historic Greater Together Campaign has helped open the doors of philanthropy to everyone, growing the relationships and resources needed to deeply invest in the priorities of today and opportunities of tomorrow.

Coming together to give

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY GENEROSITY

Greater Together Campaign raises over $726 million to support vision of a Milwaukee for all

Campaign exceeds goal

A Milwaukee for All

Guided by our North Star of racial equity and inclusion, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation connects our community and invests in transformational change to reshape Milwaukee as a region where everyone thrives. 

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  • Racial equity as our North Star
  • Reimagining Philanthropy
  • Recentering Communities
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Investment in Communities

We are a catalyst for community change, investing in transformational impact where needs and opportunities are the greatest.

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  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Community Wellness
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship
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Tools for Change

As a community foundation, we leverage our diverse philanthropic toolkit to bring people together, marshal resources and expand community knowledge to achieve the greatest possible impact for our many community stakeholders. 

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  • Grantmaking
  • Impact Investing
  • Community and civic engagement
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Community Partnerships

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is how Milwaukee works together. Through our leadership and support of cross-sector collaborations, focused initiatives and regional partnerships, we are moving the needle on goals shared by the entire community.

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  • ThriveOn Collaboration
  • Milwaukee Succeeds
  • Community Development Alliance
Learn about our community partnerships

Philanthropic Partnership

As a philanthropist, you understand the power of generosity. With the Greater Milwaukee Foundation as your partner, you can increase your impact, which in turn enhances the region while addressing critical needs.  

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  • Ways to Give
  • Individual and Family Philanthropy
  • Investment Information
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Your Philanthropic Vision

As a philanthropist, you understand that generosity has the power to transform individual lives as well as the broader community. Partnering with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for your philanthropy connects you to a tradition of giving that has enhanced the region and addressed critical needs for more than a century.

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Donor highlight

Couple view fund as helping address Milwaukee's needs far into the future

Learn about Ralph and Margaret Hollmon

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Current donors Donor portal Stay connected

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Benefits to your clients

As your clients and networks consider the many ways they can participate in philanthropy, the Foundation is here to help.

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PROFESSIONAL ADVISER highlight

2024 outstanding professional adviser of year

Read more about Kathy Klein

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The Foundation advantage Community Adviser & Ambassador Network Tax efficient giving strategies  

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Building a thriving region 

We invest in and collaborate with area nonprofits to address community priorities and enhance the vitality of the region.

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GRANTEE HIGHLIGHT

Responding to community voice for maternal, family well-being

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Grantee Quicklinks

Funding opportunities Recent grants Grantee portal

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Centering community voice

Our approach to community engagement features a range of tools meant to meet residents and neighborhood stakeholders where they are. 

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Community highlight

African American leaders to receive lasting tribute at ThriveOn King

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October 22, 2024

2024 Ellen Gilligan Leadership in Racial Equity and Social Justice Award - Brad Pruitt

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October 22, 2024

2024 William C. Frye Award Recipient - John Schlifske

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October 22, 2024

2024 Doug Jansson Leadership Award - Damian Buchman

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October 22, 2024

2024 Frank Kirkpatrick Award Nicole Robbins

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Become a Donor

Get connected to the greater Milwaukee community and help strengthen a permanent resource that is built to address the issues of tomorrow as well as today.

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