The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wisconsin

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND GRANTS TO COMMUNITY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

MISSION:

EDUCATING YOUNGSTERS TO BECOME AN INFORMED, COMMITTED, AND DIFFERENCE-MAKING GENERATION

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MADISON IS TO ENSURE THAT AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE EDUCATED, EMPLOYED AND EMPOWERED TO LIVE WELL, ADVANCE PROFESSIONALLY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ESPECIALLY THOSE SERVING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

WISCONSIN MEDICAL CU IS A NOT FOR PROFIT, MEMBER OWNED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MEET THE MEMBERS NEEDS BY PROVIDING SOUND FINANCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING COMPETITIVE RATES, INFORMATION AND SERVICES WHILE MAINTAINING FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE CREDIT UNION.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

A MUSEUM TO EXHIBIT, COLLECT, PRESERVE AND INTERPRET VISUAL ART, WITH A FOCUS ON MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

THE INTELLECTUAL, MORAL & RELIGIOUS GROWTH OF PEOPLE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY IN WAYS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRINCIPALS & PURPOSES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA).

MISSION:

IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS TO COMBAT POVERTY IN LOCAL COUNTIES.

MISSION:

TO OWN, OPERATE, CONTROL, MAINTAIN, AND SUPPORT FACILITIES FOR SENIORS THAT OFFER AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTION IN A SECURE COMMUNITY FURTHERING INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS FOR THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF UNITED LUTHERAN PROGRAM FOR THE AGING, INC. AND TO SUPPORT RESIDENTS WITH THEIR CARE AND HOUSING NEEDS WHO CAN NO LONGER AFFORD TO PAY FOR THEIR OWN CARE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR LEARNING THROUGH PLAY

MISSION:

TO MOBILIZE PUBLIC & PRIVATE RESOURCES TO COMBAT POVERTY.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE YMCA IS TO PUT CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT BUILD A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY FOR ALL. AT THE Y, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY IS OUR CAUSE. WE BELIEVE THAT LASTING PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE CAN ONLY COME ABOUT WHEN WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO INVEST IN OUR KIDS, OUR HEALTH, AND OUR NEIGHBORS. THAT'S WHY WE FOCUS OUR WORK IN THREE AREAS: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

MISSION:

TO CONSERVE, CREATE, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE THE ICE AGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL.

MISSION:

YERKES OBSERVATORY ADVANCES HUMANKIND'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE UNIVERSE AND OUR PLACE WITHIN IT, IGNITING CURIOSITY, FACILITATING EXPLORATION AND NURTURING A DEEP SENSE OF CONNECTION WITH OUR PLANET AND EACH OTHER.