State-funded matching grant program helps Foundation expand impact investing
Jul 18, 2025
State grant program contributes to area small business growth
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A biannual publication that provides inspiring stories about our donors and our work in partnership with nonprofits, government, philanthropy and others in the community.
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July 2025
Rooted in community
Jul 18, 2025
Partner foundations strengthen philanthropy in four-county area
read postWest Bend Community Foundation
Jul 18, 2025
Fueling futures through education, WBCF leads efforts to expand early learning across West Bend.
read postIn Their Own Words: Literacy Services of Wisconsin
Jul 18, 2025
Literacy Services of Wisconsin’s endowment helps secure its future, advance mission in community
read postA leader of leaders
Jul 18, 2025
Fund continues the work of Jeanette Mitchell, one of Milwaukee’s trailblazing leaders
read postGreater Cedarburg Foundation
Jul 18, 2025
Preserving Cedarburg’s heritage while powering its future, GCF has become a hub for local philanthropy.
read postOconomowoc Area Foundation
Jul 18, 2025
Building a vibrant Oconomowoc—OAF sparks joy, hope, and change through grants that uplift lives and energize community spaces.
read post3 ways we are investing in arts and culture
Jul 18, 2025
Arts drive Milwaukee’s vitality—the Foundation and its donors gave $9.5 million to public art, museums, and artists.
read postCream City Foundation
Jul 18, 2025
Cream City Foundation’s new Foundation partnership secures its legacy of advancing LGBTQ+ equity and community well-being.
read postDecember 2024
Place & Time.
Jan 3, 2025
How recent Foundation investments across sectors are helping the diverse south side thrive.
read postGreg Wesley is building connections to take the Foundation to the next level
Jan 3, 2025
Meet our new President and CEO Greg Wesley.
read postSummer 2024
Committed to community, equity, innovation and impact
Jul 23, 2024
President and CEO Ellen Gilligan reflects on transformative achievements, challenges during her 14-year tenure.
read post‘A journey of learning and understanding’
Jul 23, 2024
Foundation helps couple become more focused, strategic with philanthropy.
read postFoundation lends support to Latino Chamber to launch Empowerment Fund
Jul 23, 2024
The Latino Chamber of Commerce’s new Foundation-supported fund will help entrepreneurs who have difficulty accessing capital.
read post‘The mother of Oconomowoc’
Jul 23, 2024
Maribeth Bush helped nourish a culture of philanthropy through decades of service to Oconomowoc Area Foundation.
read postFrom grantee to grantmaker
Jul 23, 2024
Donor Rachel Monaco deepens her connection with Foundation, honors husband’s memory through her donor advised fund.
read postCouple’s philanthropic legacy evolves through 30-year partnership with Foundation
Jul 23, 2024
Longtime donors David and Marge Hamacher consider the Foundation a valuable philanthropic resource.
read postHonoring a radio legend
Jul 23, 2024
Endowment fund paves the way for journalists of color, amplifying diverse voices in Milwaukee and beyond.
read postInvestment adviser creates legacy fund to help drive long-lasting community change
Jul 23, 2024
Naryan Leazer has deepened his relationship with the Foundation over the past 15 years, because of the impact it has on community.
read postFall 2023
Philanthropy helps fuel small business growth and economic equity
Nov 15, 2023
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s work to strengthen economic opportunity through Milwaukee’s small business ecosystem revolves around providing access.
read postDonors, community partners open the door to long-term housing affordability in MKE
Nov 15, 2023
A growing number of community organizations, funders, donors and housing advocates are committed to making affordable housing a reality.
read postLifeline program unleashes wave of support, resources for furry friends
Nov 15, 2023
Pets for Life is a nationally recognized program model that provides animal services, care and resources to underserved communities in Milwaukee.
read postBuilding health equity from the ground up
Nov 15, 2023
The Foundation is investing in the health, educational and economic well-being of people in the neighborhoods adjacent to the collaboration’s home, ThriveOn King.
read postWinter 2023
'Because the kids deserve it’ Foundation’s makes investment in Black-led college prep school
Jan 1, 2023
Foundation’s $3M investment helps Black-led college prep school advance plans in Bronzeville.
read postBeyond the bricks and mortar
Jan 1, 2023
With lead role in ThriveOn Collaboration, Foundation makes generational investment in historically Black neighborhoods.
read postVibrant hub will bring investment, resources to revitalize MLK Drive
Jan 1, 2023
The area around Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is once again becoming a commercial and cultural destination.
read postLeading by example
Jan 1, 2023
Amanda and Jon Sacks passion for West Bend motivated them to partner with the foundation to ensure that their community continues to grow and thrive.
read postAdviser committed to diversifying financial industry
Jan 1, 2023
Blaine Gibson has been a thought partner, referral source and mentor in helping diversify the philanthropic sector
read postMeg and Ricardo Diaz: Devoted to expanding children’s access to education and opportunity
Jan 1, 2023
Improving access to high-quality education and opportunities for Milwaukee’s youth has been a focal point of the Diazes’ careers.
read postSummer 2022
Community is in the driver’s seat when it comes to catalytic collaboration
Aug 22, 2022
Community engagement and collaboration are at the heart of the ThriveOn Collaboration.
read postDonor’s gift opens door for other donors of color
Aug 22, 2022
From grantee to donor, Danae Davis' philanthropic journey.
read postBronzeville’s beacon of hope and healing
Aug 22, 2022
America’s Black Holocaust Museum reemerges after 14-year hiatus with Foundation support.
read postCaring for the Caregiver
Aug 22, 2022
Early childhood education providers receive support and resources provided through the MKE Early Childhood Education Coalition.
read postTaking business to the next level
Aug 22, 2022
Over the past 13 years, JCP Construction has defied the odds and made a name for itself in Milwaukee.
read postCollaborative center works to stem the tide of evictions in MKE
Aug 22, 2022
The Milwaukee Rental Housing Resource Center is a comprehensive referral network connecting people — both tenants and landlords — to resources, education and services.
read postGertrude Payton: A servant of God, community and humanity
Aug 22, 2022
Gertrude Payton was actively involved with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation since 2002.
read postFall 2021
‘Making more of a difference than you can imagine’
Sep 30, 2021
The Foundation was the logical choice when Pedro Colón and his wife, Betty Ulmer, decided to make a legacy gift.
read postCouple view fund as helping address Milwaukee’s needs far into the future
Sep 30, 2021
Over the years, Ralph and Margaret Hollmon have enriched the Milwaukee community through their activism and their volunteer efforts.
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