The Council on Foundations names Kenneth Robertson to 2020 Career Pathways cohort
Program creates diversity pipeline for next-gen executives in philanthropy
Jan 28th, 2020
America’s Black Holocaust Museum unveils sculpture and announces major donations in partnership with Greater Milwaukee Foundation
America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) has received a signature work of art and more than $1 million in funding through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and its donors
Jan 27th, 2020
Four community leaders receive Greater Together Awards from GMF
“Congratulations to our 2019 Greater Together Award recipients whose pioneering and selfless work will inspire others for years to come.”
Nov 25th, 2019
Join the Discussion at On the Table MKE
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invites your input to help shape our community's future.
Sep 12th, 2019
GMF to manage $3 million endowment for women’s health from Columbia Health System
In August, the Foundation will release a request for proposals supporting healthy birth outcomes, and the Columbia Health System Endowment Fund for Women’s Health will be a key source of funding.
May 24th, 2019
Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants exceed $80 million in 2018
As of Dec. 31, 2018, the Foundation’s assets totaled $833 million, based on preliminary figures.
Feb 5th, 2019
Plug in and power up for community change with On the Table MKE
Greater Milwaukee Foundation initiative returns Oct. 9 to transform talk into action
Jul 30th, 2018
Kundert becomes chair, three new directors join Greater Milwaukee Foundation board
Kundert, whose career in the banking industry spanned more than three decades, is retired as chairman of JPMorgan Fleming Asset Management.
Jul 6th, 2018
Michael Hoffman to join Greater Milwaukee Foundation as VP of Human Resources and Organizational Learning
Hoffman joins the Foundation from Cardinal Stritch University.
Apr 16th, 2018
Kristen Mekemson named VP of Development and Philanthropic Services at Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Kristen Mekemson will join the Foundation March 29, 2018
Mar 14th, 2018
Greater Milwaukee Foundation accepting nominations for annual Civic Awards
Please submit your nomination by March 5.
Feb 28th, 2018
More than $95 million in Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants invested in community
The substantial investment in community development includes $52 million in charitable funds supporting the development of the downtown arena project, as directed by Sen. Herb Kohl.
Jan 30th, 2018
Greater Milwaukee Foundation opening MPM to all for free Saturday, Aug. 12
On Saturday, Aug. 12, not only will entry be free for all visitors, but hours will be extended from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jul 10th, 2017
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests $400,000 in careers of Wisconsin scientists
The awards program started in 1982 thanks to a $4.3 million bequest from Dorothy Shaw, widow of James Shaw, a prominent Milwaukee attorney.
May 16th, 2017
Record $60 million in grants issued from Greater Milwaukee Foundation in 2016
Foundation donors expanded their philanthropy by contributing more than $43 million to Foundation funds in 2016.
Jan 30th, 2017
Colón appointment completes Greater Milwaukee Foundation Board expansion
The growth in board leadership was implemented to expand its governance capacity.
Dec 6th, 2016
Foundation continues Gifts to the Community with free admission to lakefront sites
The Foundation’s Gifts to the Community are being presented this year in partnership with Fund for Lake Michigan.
Sep 15th, 2016
Greater Milwaukee Foundation launches fund to heal and strengthen neighborhoods
The Foundation will seed the new community-wide fund with an initial grant of $200,000.
Aug 19th, 2016
Foundation’s Nohl Fund grants $338,000 toward area arts programs
The Mary L. Nohl fund has made grants of more than $7 million since 2001 in support of visual arts and arts education in the metropolitan area.
Jul 11th, 2016
Construction leader honored for impact on region’s built environment
Jorgensen received the Foundation’s Frank Kirkpatrick Award.
Jun 22nd, 2016
Greater Milwaukee Foundation grants $1.25M to Children’s to tackle childhood asthma
Research partnership will study effectiveness of reducing environmental triggers of asthma
May 10th, 2016
First-ever comprehensive study of Latino Milwaukee shows community’s impact on region
Latino community study shows growth, opportunity, disparity
May 5th, 2016
Greater Milwaukee Foundation has record year for grants
The Foundation and its philanthropic donors provided more than $44.8 million in grants
Feb 5th, 2016
Greater Milwaukee Foundation wraps 100th year with free week at the Zoo
New snow leopard’s arrival among highlights of December Gift to the Community
Dec 7th, 2015
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to honor community leaders Nov. 12
The awards will be presented Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Foundation’s annual Lunch with the President event.
Nov 9th, 2015
Greater Milwaukee Foundation presents free day at Holiday Folk Fair International
November Gift to the Community provides access to final day of cultural celebration
Nov 5th, 2015
Greater Milwaukee Foundation announces free weekend at Discovery World, Oct. 3-4
All access, special activities await guests of the Foundation’s next Gift to the Community
Sep 24th, 2015
Greater Milwaukee Foundation opens Miller Park for special day of public access
Partnership with Brewers Community Foundation at heart of September Gift to the Community
Sep 2nd, 2015
Youth employment focus of first grants from Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Wells Fargo initiative
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has issued special grants to 17 local nonprofits for programs designed to strengthen Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Aug 6th, 2015
Nature, ecology are focal points of Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s August gift
Experience the wonders of the natural world during a day of free access to sites in greater Milwaukee that advance environmental education, conservation, adventure and ecology.
Aug 4th, 2015
Zoo will acquire two snow leopards with gift from Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2015 – For its July centennial Gift to the Community, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation is helping the Milwaukee County Zoo add two snow leopards to its animal collection. The Zoo’s 1-year-old snow leopard cub, Sossy, died unexpectedly on June 5, leaving only Sossy’s mother, adult female Tomiris. The Zoo plans to […]
Jul 17th, 2015
20 nonprofits to benefit from 24-hour online giving event
Each donation of $10 or more made on Thursday, March 19, will be matched; last year, more than $3 million was raised this way
Mar 19th, 2015
New film festival among arts programs supported by Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund
With support from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund, Milwaukee will soon have its own Muslim Film Festival.
Jun 30th, 2014
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests nearly $30,000 toward Milwaukee area summer programs, activities
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation awarded $29,800 in grants to area agencies
Jun 23rd, 2014
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests in success of MATC students through scholarship initiative
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is partnering with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to increase opportunities for low income students to complete their education and enter a higher-wage profession.
Jun 19th, 2014
Community organizer recognized for leadership
For his efforts to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will recognize community organizer Christopher Boston as the 2014 recipient of its Doug Jansson Leadership Award.
Jun 16th, 2014
Greater Milwaukee community brings home another win for basic needs
Match Day 2014 raises more than $3 million for food and shelter agencies
Mar 14th, 2014
Foundation grant to help St. Ann Center replicate intergenerational center on Milwaukee’s north side
Funding part of $736,790 in capital grants awarded during 4th quarter
Jan 27th, 2014
Mary L. Nohl Fund supports Latino history mural
Grant part of $134,000 to visual arts programs during second quarter
Jul 2nd, 2013
Metro Milwaukee ranks high for communities of color
Findings part of new report that measures well-being of metro area
Jun 24th, 2013
