Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc

Organization Overview

Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc generated $372.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $560.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $814,849. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE HAS A PURPOSE TO ACTIVATE PHILANTHROPY TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR WOMEN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTMAKING AND SCHOLARSHIPS - WE ENGAGE IN THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY ACROSS GENERATIONS EXCLUSIVELY ADDRESSING ISSUES THAT IMPACT WOMEN AND GIRLS. OUR FOCUS IS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION. AS ONE OF THE LARGEST GRANTING ENTITIES IN WISCONSIN OF OUR KIND, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUNDING TO AREA NONPROFITS, HER SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOMEN WHO ARE NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, AGE 35 OR OLDER, AND CONVENE THE COMMUNITY AROUND INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT IMPACT WOMEN. WE SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT INFLUENCE A CHANGE IN ATTITUDE, BEHAVIOR, AND CULTURE, SO THAT WOMEN AND GIRLS CAN LIVE TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. USING THE PROCEEDS OF OUR ENDOWMENT COUPLED WITH FUNDS SECURED FROM THE COMMUNITY, WE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS THAT RESULT IN SUSTAINABLE AND LONG-LASTING TRANSFORMATION FOR OUR COMMUNITY. AS AN ENDOWED FUND, WE HAVE THE FREEDOM TO INVEST IN LONG-LASTING TRANSFORMATION, NON-TRADITIONAL PROGRAMS, WHILE CHALLENGING TRADITIONS TO CREATE INNOVATION. WE ARE RESPONSIVE TO CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PRIORITIES. FOUNDED IN 1985, AND ESTABLISHED AS AN INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION IN 2006, THE WOMEN'S FUND OF GREATER MILWAUKEE DEPENDS ON GIFTS FROM THE COMMUNITY. TODAY WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO ADVANCING EQUITY FOR WOMEN BY OFFERING SUPPORT TO AREA ORGANIZATIONS JUST AS WE'VE DONE FOR MORE THAN 3 DECADES. WE ARE PROUD MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN'S FUNDING NETWORK AND WISCONSIN WOMEN'S FUND ALLIANCE.


CAPACITY BUILDING - RECOGNIZING THAT CONVENING THE COMMUNITY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR WORK, THE WOMEN'S FUND ORGANIZES UNIQUE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. EACH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION, CONNECT PEOPLE, CREATE CONVERSATIONS AND INSPIRE ACTION. OUR COMMUNITY TALK BACKS ASSEMBLED DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE AND FACILITATED INTERGENERATIONAL CONVERSATION ABOUT RELEVANT TOPICS TO ADVANCING EQUITY FOR WOMEN. ADDITIONALLY, AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT, THE WOMEN'S FUND PRESENTS, IS HELD EACH FALL AND FEATURES A KEYNOTE ADDRESS OR PANEL PRESENTATION. THE EVENT PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FUND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Monica Shah-Davidson
Chair
$0
Danila Danesi
Treasurer
$0
Amy Muehlbauer
Secretary
$0
Marilka Velez
Director
$0
Sandy Cunningham
Director
$0
Ashton Henry
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$83,400
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$306,561
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$389,961
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $150
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$22,379
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $372,598

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Fund Of Greater Milwaukee Inc has awarded $105,500 in support to 10 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF WISCONSIN

PURPOSE: CUIDANDONOS CRECEROMOS MAS SANOS (GROWING HEALTHY TOGETHER)

$10,000

WISCONSIN WOMEN'S NETWORK

PURPOSE: POLICY INSTITUTE

$10,000

CONVERGENCE RESOURCE CENTER

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP OF AFRIKAN WOMEN'S WELLNESS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

CORE-EL CENTRO INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000

NOTHING LESS INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$15,000
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