Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Complaint filed with the IRS says Summerfest operator should forfeit tax-exempt status
A complaint recently filed with the IRS against Summerfest's operator claims the nonprofit Milwaukee World Festival Inc. operates as a commercial entity that leverages its tax-exempt status to “engage in anti-competitive behavior.”
Druml purchases former Hunger Task Force building
Hunger Task Force has sold its former building at 201 S. Hawley Court in Milwaukee, near I-94.
Michels Family Foundation gives $15 million to fund cancer research at Medical College of Wisconsin
The Michels Family Foundation is donating $15 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin to support the research of rare cancers.
BizStarts aims to serve Latino and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs with its expansion to the south side
BizStarts plans to launch its business education program on Milwaukee’s south side to assist Latino and Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs.
City to highlight artist loft project, ARCH Loan program at Saturday event
Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson will join community partners on Saturday morning, March 26, to highlight a new artist loft project in the Harambee neighborhood.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation gives $2 million to Marquette’s dentistry school
The Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation has gifted $2 million to Marquette University’s dentistry school.
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Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin receives $17 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Inc. announced it has received a $17 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, bringing the Milwaukee-based nonprofit organization halfway to its fundraising goal.
Children’s Wisconsin completes $5 million campaign as part of Yabuki Family Foundation challenge grant
Children’s Wisconsin has completed a $5 million fundraising challenge in support of its effort to integrate mental and behavioral health care providers into each of its primary care offices and urgent care locations.
Feeding America CEO to discuss leadership and making a difference on the April 13 episode of the 21st Century Business Forum
How can leaders truly make a difference? Former Walmart executive Claire Babineaux-Fontenot—now CEO of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second largest U.S. charity—will share her insights during the April episode of the 21st Century Business Forum.
Milwaukee Habitat gifted $5.75 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is the latest local nonprofit organization to receive a multi-million-dollar gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
