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 StarIn their own words
Community members, donors and staff share how they’re building a Milwaukee for all.
In their own wordsFulfilling our vision
Read about our progress toward our vision of a Milwaukee for all.
Download our progress reportAt 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.
Learn more about Thrive On KingCafé operator selected for ThriveOn King
Kinship Café will bring healthy food options and a workforce training program to ThriveOn King.
Learn more about KinshipFoundation extends thanks for visiting ThriveOn King’s open house
Check out photos from ThriveOn King's open house.
View photo galleryGenerational 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 giveCELEBRATING COMMUNITY GENEROSITY
Greater Together Campaign raises over $726 million to support vision of a Milwaukee for all
Campaign exceeds goalA 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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Benefits to your clients
As your clients and networks consider the many ways they can participate in philanthropy, the Foundation is here to help.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISER highlight
2024 outstanding professional adviser of year
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The Foundation advantage Community Adviser & Ambassador Network Tax efficient giving strategies
Building a thriving region
We invest in and collaborate with area nonprofits to address community priorities and enhance the vitality of the region.
GRANTEE HIGHLIGHT
Responding to community voice for maternal, family well-being
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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.
Learn about our three-prong approach
Community highlight
African American leaders to receive lasting tribute at ThriveOn King
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News & Stories
Explore All News & Stories2024 Ellen Gilligan Leadership in Racial Equity and Social Justice Award - Brad Pruitt
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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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