Recent Grants

Discover how we make an impact in the greater Milwaukee area. View a listing below of grants approved through our recent discretionary grant cycle.* 

*Discretionary grants are directed by our Board and funded through the generosity of field of interest and unrestricted funds created by donors. 

 In 2023, $10.9 million of the $56.7 million in total grants paid to nonprofits were discretionary grants. The remaining amount was made through donor recommended grants from donor advised, designated and scholarship funds. View a snapshot of the Foundation's grantmaking.