Philanthropy helps lift region as Greater Milwaukee Foundation delivers historic level of grant funding
on Jun 9, 2026
Community foundation and its donors award nearly $97 million in 2025.
read postCommunity foundation and its donors award nearly $97 million in 2025.
read postTags: News
Foundation hosted signature "A Milwaukee for All" event and celebrated Greater Together Award honorees.
read postThe Foundation celebrated its "A Milwaukee for All" event and Greater Together Award honorees. Watch the video recap.
read postTags: News
The ThriveOn Economic Opportunity Workgroup launches restaurant shuttle to increase foot traffic in Historic King Drive BID.
read postFoundation to distribute $3 million in grants to local nonprofits; application opens March 17
read postTags: News
Your generosity can bring hope and relief to those affected, helping to rebuild lives and restore the community.
read postTags: News
Check out photos from ThriveOn King's open house.
read postHelp those affected by Hurricane Helene. Make a contribution to organizations that have established relief efforts.
read postTags: News
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.
read postThe Greater Milwaukee Foundation and Otto Bremer Trust funded over 40 nonprofits through OBT's Community Responsive Fund.
read postTags: News
The Foundation has continued its support of local activities that encourage civic engagement and participation in democracy by doubling the amount of grant funding.
read postTags: News
Community hub will feature named spaces supported by philanthropy
read postGreg Wesley to continue to build on Foundation’s legacy of growth, collaboration
read postTags: News
The Foundation aims to deploy $1 million in low-interest loans to support small businesses based in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee counties
read postTags: News
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign exceeded its ambitious $700 million fundraising goal.
read postTags: News
Over 20 artists chosen to display art throughout the first floor of ThriveOn King.
read postEllen M. Gilligan, longtime President and CEO of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, has announced her summer 2024 retirement.
read postTags: News
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is entering the public phase of a $700 million philanthropic campaign to build a Milwaukee for all.
read postTags: News
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has issued a new impact investment loan of $1.54 million to Milwaukee-based JCP Construction.
read postTags: News
The ThriveOn Collaboration is committed to expanding access to quality early childhood education.
read postThe ThriveOn Collaboration announces the official start of construction on its ThriveOn King building.
read postGreater 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.
read postTags: News
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Greater Together Campaign receives gift for redevelopment project.
read postVincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds.
read postJobsWork MKE, a local nonprofit will be relocating to the ThriveOn King development.
read postTags: Employment News ThriveOn
Access to new capital is offering the opportunity to reopen, hire or sustain or improve business operations.
read postTags: Employment News ThriveOn
HUD Secretary’s Award honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation, CDA
read post