Nonprofit

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation announced it is giving nearly $1.4 million in grants to local nonprofits and organizations that support community development through housing support, access to youth and family resources and food programs.

BizTimes Milwaukee is seeking nominations for its annual Nonprofit Excellence Awards program.

Paul Mathews, the longtime president and chief executive officer of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, will retire at the end of the year, according to an announcement today.

David Lee, founding executive director of Feeding Wisconsin, has been selected to lead Imagine MKE, a new organization that aims to support and champion the arts in Milwaukee.

Black Arts Fest MKE will return to Henry Maier Festival Park for its second year this summer, with soul singer Bettye LaVette headlining the festival.

PrideFest Milwaukee hosted a record number of attendees at Henry Maier Festival Park this year, reporting a slight increase over its previous record in 2018, parent organization Milwaukee Pride, Inc. announced.

Northwest Side Community Development Corp. has received a $500,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. to support a $1 million loan pool for startups and small businesses.

Milwaukee charter school network Carmen Schools of Science and Technology has named Jennifer López as its new chief executive officer.

Professional theater company Renaissance Theaterworks will move its performances from its home at Broadway Theatre Center in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward to the Next Act Theater building in Walker’s Point for its 2020-21 season.

Kohl’s announced Tuesday it will donate $1 million over three years to Junior Achievement of Wisconsin.