Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
See photos of Bader Philanthropies’ newly renovated cafe and clinic building next to its Harambee HQ
The opening of a new jazz café this month will mean the newly renovated building done by Bader Philanthropies Inc. will be fully up and running.
Wisconsin Community Services buys Employ Milwaukee’s headquarters
Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Community Services recently purchased Employ Milwaukee’s headquarters, where it is a tenant, for just under $3.2 million.
Milwaukee Ballet expanding performances to 50 people per show
Milwaukee Ballet will open its doors to approximately 50 people per show when it resumes in-person performances on Feb. 25.
Herb Kohl Philanthropies funds Wisconsin teachers’ donation requests again
Milwaukee philanthropist and former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl is again fulfilling all project requests from Wisconsin educators on the crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.
Marquette University receives $1 million gift for St. Joan of Arc Chapel restoration
Marquette University has received a $1 million gift to support the $3 million restoration of its St. Joan of Arc Chapel.
Milwaukee County Zoo director Chuck Wikenhauser to retire
Chuck Wikenhauser, director of the Milwaukee County Zoo, announced he is retiring in April after 31 years with the organization.
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SC Johnson donates $5.5 million for Gateway Technical College scholarships
SC Johnson is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College to create scholarships for women, people of color and low-income students pursuing STEM-related career fields.
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County unveils plans for $25 million MacKenzie Scott gift
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $25 million to the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County when she gifted billions in donations to organizations across the country late last year.
Hebron House plans renovations at its three shelters
Hebron Housing Services said it has received funding to make major capital improvements to its three shelters in Waukesha.
