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Greater Cedarburg Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Cedarburg Foundation
Last Updated: January 25, 2026

Summary

The Greater Cedarburg Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the Cedarburg community's cultural heritage, artistic endeavors, and educational services. The foundation prioritizes projects that preserve local history, enrich artistic experiences, and provide diverse opportunities for community engagement. It does not fund lobbying, political purposes, or annual campaigns. First-time applicants must register and complete an organizational profile to be considered for funding. This grant aims to foster a vibrant community for future generations.

Overview

NOTE: First time applicants must register their organizations and then complete an organizational profile. Once the registration is complete, the organization will be prompted to complete the organization profile. Background The Greater Cedarburg Foundation, a geographic affiliate of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, strives to impact and influence the Cedarburg community for today and future generations by supporting nonprofits that preserve the local cultural heritage, enhance artistic endeavors and support educational, social and community-based services in the greater Cedarburg area. Grantmaking focus The Greater Cedarburg Foundation supports both programs and capital projects that enhance those attributes that make Cedarburg unique. The foundation considers a broad range of projects, but places priority on projects which: Preserve and enrich Cedarburg’s cultural and historic heritage Enhance Cedarburg’s artistic and aesthetic experiences Provide educational, recreational and community service opportunities for all ages.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The foundation does not provide funds for lobbying or political purposes and generally does not award grants for annual campaigns, operating budgets or debt service.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be made to individuals.The Foundation does not provide funds for lobbying or political purposes and generally does not award grants for annual campaigns, operating budgets or debt service.

What Greater Cedarburg Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
19
Total given
$194K
Median grant
$9,787
Range
$5,250–$23K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 82%, Florida 12%, Massachusetts 4%. Top recipient cities: Cedarburg, WI; Grafton, WI; Saukville, WI.
  • 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Advent Lutheran Church · Cedarburg, WI

    Mabo and sustaining support

    $23K

  • Emmanuel Lutheran Church · Naples, FL

    Habitat for humanity and sustaining support

    $23K

  • Ozaukee County Historical Society · Cedarburg, WI

    Cedarburg interurban depot improvement, acoustical panels for the pioneer village hall

    $16K

  • Ozaukee Nonprofit Center · Grafton, WI

    Enhancing building security for a safer community & campus

    $14K

  • Ozaukee Family Services · Cedarburg, WI

    Raise the paddle, the book nook, sustaining support

    $11K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

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