Community Event Sponsorships
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.
Community event sponsorship criteria
To be considered for support, an event must be produced by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the greater Milwaukee area, and an application must be submitted at least eight weeks before the event.
Preference for sponsorships will be given, but not limited to:
- Organizations/efforts that align with the Foundation’s strategic priorities
- Events happening in and/or benefitting Foundation strategic neighborhoods and partners
- Organizations that have $1 million or less in annual revenue
- Organizations that have not received a Foundation grant during the last 12 months
- Organizations that have not received event sponsorship or underwriting during the last 12 months
Sponsorships are not available for:
- Sports teams
- Religious activities/events (unless supporting a program or project that benefits community residents in a Foundation strategic neighborhood)
- Civic or other memberships
- Seminars and trade shows
- International opportunities
- Political campaigns/events
- Events already sponsored/supported with existing Foundation funding/grant
Please note: Sponsorship requests are reviewed monthly. Most applications will receive a response within three weeks.