Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Standard and capital applications are open to all organizations.
  • Annual support applications are restricted to agencies authorized by fund advisers.

Overview

West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund, established at the West Bend Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of residents in the greater West Bend area. The fund prioritizes grants for nonprofit organizations focused on aging, arts, education, environment, housing, medical research, mental health, and workforce development. It supports collaborative projects that boost organizational capacities and community service. Grants are available for new programs, capital projects, and operating support, with a focus on innovative solutions.

Area Served
The Fund primarily awards grants to nonprofit organizations within the greater West Bend area or otherwise serving residents of the greater West Bend area.
Priority Areas
The Fund awards grants for new programs, capital projects or operating support. Multiple-year projects may be made for capital projects or projects requiring several years of development.
Priority is given, but not limited, to applications in the following areas:
Aging and older adults, Arts and culture, Basic needs, Early childhood education, Environment, Housing, Medical research, Mental health, Physical health, Workforce development

Eligibility

Grants are made to 501(c) (3) nonprofit organizations. Standard and capital applications are open to all organizations.  Annual support applications are restricted to agencies authorized by fund advisers.

What Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
838
Total given
$66.78M
Median grant
$28K
Range
$5,017–$4.56M
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 88%, Nebraska 3%, Ohio 2%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Wauwatosa, WI.
  • 17% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Community Development Alliance Inc · Milwaukee, WI

    Unrestricted

    $4.56M

  • Schwab Charitable Fund · Omaha, NE

    Martha e. parker and peter h. thermansen charitable fund

    $2.05M

  • Uwm Foundation · Milwaukee, WI

    Shaw scientist program

    $1.77M

  • The Medical College of Wisconsin Inc · Wauwatosa, WI

    Impacting pc knowledge and screening in black men

    $1.53M

  • American Endowment Foundation · Hudson, OH

    Fbl louie and sue andrew charitable fund a24011

    $1.1M

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Seniors
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Housing
  • Science research
  • Mental health
  • Workforce development

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