Yes, the Foundation will award grants to fiscal sponsors if the non 501(c) (3) organization applies and attaches the signed fiscal sponsor agreement.
Grantmaking FAQs
Below are frequent questions nonprofits ask about our grantmaking priorities and processes. If your question is not answered below, please contact a member of our Community Impact Team.
Fiscal sponsorship
Yes. The organization needs to sign a fiscal sponsor agreement with the organization that is applying for the grant.
Types of funding support
Yes. An organization may submit a request for funding for a new or existing project.
- General operating - Typical grant ranges from $5,000 - $75,000
- Capital support - The maximum request is $100,000. We evaluate capital grants based on the project for which funds are being raised and if the project is consistent with the Foundation’s priorities.
- Project/program support - Typical grant ranges from $15,000 - $75,000
- Multi-year grants -Up to three years with an typical range of $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Emergency funding - The Foundation tries to be as responsive as possible as community needs arise. We consider emergency funding requests on a case-by-case basis. Contact a program officer to discuss.
- Sponsorships - Funding for special events must align with the Foundation’s priorities and requirements. Submit requests via our online form.
- Individuals or individual private businesses
- Debt reduction or agency endowments
- Sectarian organizations for religious purposes
- For-profit organizations
- Partisan political activities
No.
The Foundation occasionally provides underwriting support for nonprofit programming events such as convenings, forums and conferences on a limited basis.
The Foundation also provides sponsorships for nonprofit charitable fundraising events, such as annual luncheons and galas, on a limited basis from its annual operating budget, which can fluctuate from year to year.
All requests are subject to the availability of resources. Sponsorship awards may vary. A typical sponsorship award is $1,000.
Grant application process
Activities that have been proven effective through a valid outcome evaluation.
First time applicants need to create a username and password before they can submit a grant application. View the Applicant Tutorial for assistance.
The Grants Portal is for grantees only. If a donor or fund adviser needs access to their fund or the donor portal, please contact your relationship manager.
An organization with an open grant may apply when the current grant ends.
Other
We define racial equity and inclusion as equal access for all people, so all can reach their full potential and are less likely to encounter barriers or benefits based on race or ethnicity.
Yes. Religious organizations are eligible to apply for support of nonsectarian projects if they provide Group Ruling documentation and a W-9.
The Exchange is a weekly series through which Foundation staff meet with area nonprofits to hear more about their mission, vision and service to our community and current funding opportunities. Please contact Philanthropic Adviser Emanuel Rios to schedule a presentation for your organization
An organization must fill out an authorization form and either send it to our office or email grants@greatermilwaukeefoundation.org.