Milwaukee Area Workforce Funding Alliance Inc

Columbia St Mary's Inc

St. Louis, MO

Rooted in the loving ministry of jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually-centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.

Forward Careers Inc

Waukesha, WI

Forward Careers, inc. (Forward Careers) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 30 years of administering and implementing job training programs across southeast Wisconsin. Our mission is to develop a thriving workforce and strong economy by being the preferred source for career exploration, education and skills training, and employment connections to every person and business.

Mobilise Inc

Miwaukee, WI

Mobilise unites leaders around shared strategies and actions to address southeastern Wisconsin's transportation challenges. We understand that a strong, healthy and growing southeastern Wisconsin is one with a wide variety of transportation choices that meet the needs of modern commuters. We convene regional leaders, advocate for transportation choices, and operate flexride milwaukee, an innovative workforce rideshare service.

Petrovic Gubin Foundation

Pennington, NJ

Careerworks Inc

Seattle, WA

CAREERWORKS funds program support for workforce-development and education organizations that provide young adults from under-resourced communities with free career training and pathways to employment. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $70,000, with a median of $40,000, and supported organizations across multiple states, especially Washington and California. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

FFBW Community Foundation

Brookfield, WI

FFBW Community Foundation’s 2025 grants supported organizations working in financial and economic education, housing for military families and first responders, safety and support for people affected by abuse, and workforce development. It awarded 12 grants totaling $42,500, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000; 88% of grant dollars went to Wisconsin and 12% to Texas. The foundation funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Cudahy Foundation

Mequon, WI

The Cudahy Foundation supports qualifying charities, with recent grants spanning education, community services, health, arts, and workforce development. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $6.27 million, with a median of $35,250; nearly all reported grant dollars went to Wisconsin recipients, though one listed grant went to a Massachusetts organization. It contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund Inc

New York, NY

Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund supports local governments, nonprofits, and civic partners developing financial counseling and other initiatives that improve household financial stability, with grants across U.S. cities and counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $20,000 to $280,000, with a median of $50,000; applications are accepted through specific programs and competitive RFPs, including FEC Academy for local governments.

Anon Charitable Trust

Milwaukee, WI

The trust funds scientific, literary, educational, or religious purposes, with nearly all 2024 grants going to organizations in Wisconsin. Its 130 grants ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts requests by letter describing the organization and project, with evidence of qualifying public-charity status.

Waukesha County Community Foundation

Waukesha, WI

The Waukesha County Community Foundation supports nonprofits addressing needs in Waukesha County and the region, including education, arts and culture, health and human services, the environment, community development, and historic preservation. Its competitive Community Grants typically request $1,000–$10,000; across all grants, the 2024 median was $10,000. It accepts letters of intent for Community Grants, but many donor-advised funds do not accept grant requests.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc

Milwaukee, WI

The Medical College of Wisconsin funds biomedical and population health research, health education and workforce development, patient care, and community health, including access to lifesaving care in underserved communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,217 to $10.8 million, with a median of about $75,000; while its AHW program serves Wisconsin-based partners, grants also went to organizations in other states. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.