Nonprofit
News and updates from southeastern Wisconsin’s nonprofit sector, including leadership changes, funding, and impact.
Goodwill moving some departments to Summit Place in West Allis
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin Inc. plans to relocate some of its administrative services and programs to the Summit Place office complex in West Allis when it moves out of its Greendale campus.
Nadellas’ gift will fund full-ride UWM scholarships for some Milwaukee high school students
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced it will offer multiple full-ride scholarships for Milwaukee students pursuing tech-related degrees next fall.
Milwaukee Common Council approves sale of Harambee lots for Habitat’s 80-home build initiative
The Milwaukee Common Council has approved the sale of 41 vacant lots in the city's Harambee neighborhood to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, paving the way for the organization to move forward with its initiative to build 80 new homes in the north-side neighborhood.
Milwaukee-based Public Allies receives $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott
Milwaukee-based Public Allies, a national nonprofit that prepares underrepresented young people for grassroots leadership, has received a $10 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and her husband, Dan Jewett.
Dohmen Company Foundation investing $1.6 million in healthy food-related nonprofits
In keeping with its mission to help prevent chronic disease before it happens by supporting local programs focused on health and wellness, the Dohmen Company Foundation announced it is investing $1.6 million in several nonprofits.
Multimillion-dollar commitment will help fund America’s Black Holocaust Museum reopening, expansion plans
America’s Black Holocaust Museum has received a multimillion-dollar commitment from an anonymous donor to support its new museum and plans to open an adjacent building for academic programming.
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Magic of Lights display draws crowd in support of United for Waukesha Community Fund
Community efforts to support the victims of the Waukesha Christmas Parade crash continued late into last week, with the kickoff of the inaugural ‘Magic of Lights’ display at American Family Field.
Fotsch Family Foundation matching donations up to $1 million for United for Waukesha Community Fund
The Fotsch Family Foundation has pledged to match donations up to $1 million for the United for Waukesha Community Fund.
Milwaukee Public Museum provides fundraising update for new museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum had raised $12.2 million in its private fundraising efforts for its new downtown museum, as of last month.
Courage MKE plans to open housing for displaced young adults
Courage MKE, the nonprofit operator of a home on Milwaukee’s south side for displaced LGBTQ+ youth, plans to purchase another property that would provide housing to young adults aging out of the foster care system.