Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Southeastern Wisconsin housing organizations receive more than $580,000 to assist homeless, low-income residents Â
More than a dozen affordable housing focused organizations and governmental entities in southeastern Wisconsin, will split more than $580,000 in Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Foundation grants to help house low-income and homeless individuals in the region.
Sheboygan children’s museum closed due to water and ice damage
The Above and Beyond Children’s Museum in Sheboygan will be closed indefinitely due to ice and water damage that occurred on Christmas Day, the museum said.
President and CEO of La Causa to retire
George A. Torres, president and CEO of Milwaukee-based nonprofit La Causa, Inc., will step down from his role to retire in early 2023, the organization announced this week.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation names Vincent Lyles as new Milwaukee Succeeds executive director
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced today that it has chosen Vincent Lyles to serve as the next executive director of Milwaukee Succeeds, following the retirement of longtime leader Danae Davis.
Arts @ Large CEO Sean Kiebzak to step down
Sean Kiebzak, chief executive officer of Milwaukee-based nonprofit Arts @ Large, announced this week on LinkedIn that he will step away from his role at the organization.
Federal grant will help create state’s first minority business development center
Wisconsin's minority business owners will no longer need to rely on out-of-state technical support.
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Bradley Foundation awarded over $14 million in grants to Wisconsin organizations this year
The Bradley Foundation said it distributed over $14.5 million in 2022 to organizations in Milwaukee and throughout Wisconsin.
UPAF names new board chair and members
Scott Beightol, partner at Michael Best & Friedrich, has been named the new chair of the board of directors for the United Performing Arts Fund.
Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment awards $1.5 million to biomedical and community-based research initiatives
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment will provide about $1.5 million in seed grant funding to 31 projects aimed at improving the health of Wisconsin residents, the organization announced this week.
First Stage breaks fundraising record at 13th annual Wine Tasting & Dinner
Milwaukee-based First Stage children's theater company raised more than $122,000 to support its professional theater productions, Theater Academy programming and Theater in Education programs at its 13th Annual Wine Tasting & Dinner.
