Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water donates $1.3 million to UWM for research vessel
The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Foundation $1.3 million toward the construction...
Zilber Family Foundation, Bridge Project introduce unconditional cash program for Milwaukee moms and babies
The Zilber Family Foundation has announced plans to partner with The Bridge Project to introduce Milwaukee’s first unconditional cash...
Rocket Community Fund, United Way, INPOWER expanding anti-displacement efforts
Rocket Community Fund, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and INPOWER on Wednesday announced the launch of...
Mount Mary University, Penfield Children’s Center partnering on nursing program
Penfield Children’s Center and Mount Mary University School of Nursing are collaborating on a program aimed at training the...
First Stage wins Baird Center’s second Gala Giveaway contest
First Stage is the winner of Baird Center’s 2025 Gala Giveaway.
The nonprofit children’s theater – the second-largest theater company...
Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation
As Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee has always seen itself as...
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Milwaukee-based Social Development Commission lays off 28 workers
The Social Development Commission had laid off 28 workers following a “sudden loss of funding,” according to a WARN notice.
City of Racine purchases long-vacant YMCA building on lakefront
It’s been four years since the Racine YMCA shuttered its former flagship location on Racine’s lakefront.
On Friday, city officials...
Community Warehouse names new CEO
Community Warehouse, a Christian prisoner re-entry program in Milwaukee, has hired Classie Thompson as its next chief executive officer.
Thompson,...
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum names new executive director
Above & Beyond Children’s Museum in downtown Sheboygan has named Catherine Tinker as its new executive director, effective April...
