GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is a community organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its latest IRS Form 990 filing (2023) reports $78.0M in revenue, $1.0B in total assets.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 396036407).
About GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc is a community organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established to enhance the quality of life in the local communities, the foundation provides financial support through grants to various service-oriented sectors. The foundation primarily funds projects that promote education, community development, health, arts and culture, and the environment. They aim to unite people and resources to inspire philanthropy and effect lasting solutions to common community problems.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990 | $78.0M | $65.4M | $1.0B | — | View |
| 2022 | 990 | $87.6M | $89.9M | $894.4M | — | View |
| 2021 | 990 | $151.8M | $72.6M | $1.1B | — | View |
| 2020 | 990 | $102.1M | $70.7M | $1.0B | — | — |
| 2019 | 990 | $122.7M | $67.0M | $890.5M | — | View |
| 2018 | 990 | $93.3M | $86.4M | $742.7M | — | View |
| 2017 | 990 | $75.6M | $102.3M | $796.9M | — | View |
| 2016 | 990 | $72.6M | $66.5M | $690.2M | — | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
top 25 of 838 recipients — $66.8M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $4.6M | UNRESTRICTED |
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | OMAHA, NE | $2.0M | MARTHA E. PARKER AND PETER H. THERMANSEN CHARITABLE FUND. |
| UWM FOUNDATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $1.8M | SHAW SCIENTIST PROGRAM |
| THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC | WAUWATOSA, WI | $1.5M | IMPACTING PC KNOWLEDGE AND SCREENING IN BLACK MEN |
| AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION | HUDSON, OH | $1.1M | FBL LOUIE AND SUE ANDREW CHARITABLE FUND A24011 |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER MILWAUKEE AND WAUKESHA COUNTY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $1.0M | UNRESTRICTED USE |
| WISPACT INC | MADISON, WI | $987K | 2024 WISPACT FOUNDATION GRANTS |
| CHILDREN'S WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI | $967K | GIFT COMMITMENT |
| HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $960K | THE 2023 AND 2024 FUNDING PLAN |
| UNITED COMMUNITY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $915K | 2024 FUNDING ALLOCATION |
| MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $801K | SUSTAINING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON | MADISON, WI | $800K | SHAW SCIENTIST PROGRAM |
| ASCENSION WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | BROOKFIELD, WI | $800K | SUSTAINING SUPPORT FOR COLUMBIA ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL |
| MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $792K | THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE FUTURE |
| MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | MILWAUKEE, WI | $783K | CLASSICAL MUSIC PROGRAMS |
| MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY | MILWAUKEE, WI | $772K | FRANK ROGERS BACON FUND SCHOLARSHIP |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $732K | THE TOGETHER WE GROW CAMPAIGN |
| HISTORIC HAYMARKET MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $717K | MATCHING GRANT |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE OF MILWAUKEE INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $694K | HVAC PROJECT |
| ACTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | MILWAUKEE, WI | $553K | 2024 FUNDING ALLOCATION |
| URBAN ECOLOGY CENTER | MILWAUKEE, WI | $552K | GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN WASHINGTON PARK |
| SAILING EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF SHEBOYGAN INC | SHEBOYGAN, WI | $540K | SUSTAINING SUPPORT |
| HOUSING RESOURCES INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $510K | 2024 FUNDING ALLOCATION |
| LYNDEN INC | RIVERHILLS, WI | $482K | MARY L. NOHL FELLOWSHIP FOR INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, 2025-2027 CYCLES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $449K | ROBERT HILL FUND |
From the 2024 IRS Form 990 (Schedule I) e-filing. Amounts as filed.