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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation celebrates leading with impact

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Dec 31, 1969

Foundation hosted signature "A Milwaukee for All" event and celebrated Greater Together Award honorees.

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The Greater Milwaukee Foundation celebrates leading with impact

on Dec 22, 2025

The Foundation celebrated its "A Milwaukee for All" event and Greater Together Award honorees. Watch the video recap.

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Business support cohort launches restaurant shuttle in collaboration with entertainment venues

on Jul 30, 2025

The ThriveOn Economic Opportunity Workgroup launches restaurant shuttle to increase foot traffic in Historic King Drive BID.

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Otto Bremer Trust again selects Foundation as philanthropic partner for Community Responsive Fund

on Mar 5, 2025

Foundation to distribute $3 million in grants to local nonprofits; application opens March 17

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Support wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Los Angeles County

on Jan 10, 2025

Your generosity can bring hope and relief to those affected, helping to rebuild lives and restore the community.

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Foundation extends thanks for visiting ThriveOn King’s open house

on Oct 21, 2024

Check out photos from ThriveOn King's open house.

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Support hurricane relief efforts

on Oct 2, 2024

Help those affected by Hurricane Helene. Make a contribution to organizations that have established relief efforts.

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ThriveOn Collaboration introduces café operator

on Oct 2, 2024

The ThriveOn Collaboration has selected Kinship Community Food Center, which serves residents in the Riverwest and Harambee neighborhoods, to operate a signature café in the historic ThriveOn King building.

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation partners with Otto Bremer Trust to award $3.5 million

on Oct 7, 2024

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Otto Bremer Trust funded over 40 nonprofits through OBT's Community Responsive Fund.

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Foundation ramps up support for voter mobilization efforts

on Oct 9, 2024

The Foundation has continued its support of local activities that encourage civic engagement and participation in democracy by doubling the amount of grant funding.

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African American leaders to receive lasting tribute at ThriveOn King

on Aug 27, 2024

Community hub will feature named spaces supported by philanthropy

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation Announces Next President & CEO

on Jun 13, 2024

Greg Wesley to continue to build on Foundation’s legacy of growth, collaboration

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation offers up to $1 million in new, accessible business loans

on Jun 11, 2024

The Foundation aims to deploy $1 million in low-interest loans to support small businesses based in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties

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Foundation raises over $726 million in Greater Together Campaign, unites community around investment in lasting change

on Feb 9, 2024

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign exceeded its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal.

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Story of Bronzeville’s past, present & future to be told through artwork featured at ThriveOn King

on Jan 9, 2024

Over 20 artists chosen to display art throughout the first floor of ThriveOn King.

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Ellen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

on Oct 11, 2023

Ellen M. Gilligan, longtime President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, has announced her summer 2024 retirement.

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Foundation’s $700 million Greater Together Campaign gives community new opportunity for generational impact

on Mar 4, 2022

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is entering the public phase of a $700 million philanthropic campaign to build a Milwaukee for all.

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Foundation’s newest impact investment supports diverse construction firm

on Apr 5, 2022

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has issued a new impact investment loan of $1.54 million to Milwaukee-based JCP Construction.

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ThriveOn Collaboration to bring high-quality early childhood care and education center to ThriveOn King while mobilizing $5 million for current neighborhood providers

on Apr 22, 2022

The ThriveOn Collaboration is committed to expanding access to quality early childhood education.

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ThriveOn King Building Construction to Commence

on Jun 7, 2022

The ThriveOn Collaboration announces the official start of construction on its ThriveOn King building.

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GMF invests $1 million in immediate violence prevention, healing efforts

on Jun 22, 2022

Greater Milwaukee Foundation is dedicating an initial investment of $1 million to support urgent healing, community building and violence prevention efforts as the first step in a multi-phase effort.

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Anonymous donor gives $1 million to Foundation for ThriveOn King development

on Nov 22, 2022

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign receives gift for redevelopment project.

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Vincent Lyles joining Greater Milwaukee Foundation as executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds

on Dec 22, 2022

Vincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds.

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JobsWork MKE to bring focus on employment and advancement to ThriveOn King

on Jan 19, 2023

JobsWork MKE, a local nonprofit will be relocating to the ThriveOn King development.

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Seventeen small businesses receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation loans

on Sep 22, 2021

Access to new capital is offering the opportunity to reopen, hire or sustain or improve business operations.

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Milwaukee public-philanthropic housing partnership recognized nationally

on Jun 14, 2023

HUD Secretary’s Award honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation, CDA

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