Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
The interview: Ellen Gilligan
Earlier this month, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation went public with a multi-year $700 million philanthropic campaign aimed at addressing...
MacKenzie Scott gifts $17 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee has received a $17 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Milwaukee Habitat kicks off build season as it continues to construct 80 affordable homes in Harambee
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity commenced construction Wednesday for this year’s build season, continuing its effort to add 80 new, affordable homes in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood.
Aug Prep awarded $18 million in new market tax credits for new elementary school
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy will receive $18 million in federal new market credits to support its planned $49 million new elementary school building on Milwaukee's south side.
African American Chamber of Wisconsin CEO takes new role at Dallas organization
Ossie Kendrix, who has led the Milwaukee-based African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin for the past five years as president and CEO, announced Wednesday he has started a new role with a Dallas-based nonprofit organization.
Developer behind $84 million Bayside project gives $4 million for new North Shore Library
North Shore Library's new location, one component of an $84 million mixed-use development under construction in Bayside, has received a $4 million gift from the project’s developer.
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Milwaukee Public Museum’s new building secures $45 million in county funding
The Milwaukee Public Museum’s planned new downtown building will receive $45 million in Milwaukee County funding.
Iconic Milwaukee entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Cudahy dies at 97
Michael Cudahy, one of Milwaukee’s most prominent entrepreneurs and philanthropists, died on March 11 at age 97.
Waukesha-based nonprofit Chosen Inc. opens Family Closet in West Allis
Chosen Inc., a Waukesha-based nonprofit group that supports foster and adoptive parenting, has opened a second location in West Allis for its Family Closet program.
Bucyrus Foundation gifts $1 million to grow Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens’ endowment
The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Inc. received a $1 million gift from the Bucyrus Foundation to grow its endowment.
