Civic Improvements Grant Recipients

Our civic improvements grantmaking includes support for organizations and initiatives that add to the quality of life in the city of Milwaukee by providing increased opportunity for recreation and enjoyment, tackling difficult societal or public policy challenges, and enhancing the local economy.

2024 Grants: Civic Improvements

2024

Betty Brinn Children’s Museum

General Operations

$50,000

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2024

Menomonee Valley Partners

General Operations

$20,000

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2024

Milwaukee Christian Center

General Operations

$25,000

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2024

Milwaukee Parks Foundation

General Operations

$20,000

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2024

Milwaukee Press Club Endowment, Ltd.

Ed Hinshaw Memorial Scholarship Fund

$15,000

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2024

Milwaukee Public Library Foundation

General Operations

$50,000

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2024

Milwaukee Turners

General Operations

$25,000

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2024

Near West Side Partners

General Operations

$50,000

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2024

Public Allies Wisconsin

General Operations

$10,000

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2024

Riverworks Development Corporation (Fiscal Sponsor)

B-Line Park on the Beerline Trail “Connecting Communities” Capital Campaign

$25,000

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2024

Wisconsin Policy Forum

General Operations

$50,000

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2024

YWCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

General Operations

$50,000

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2024

Arts @ Large

Capital Grant

$83,334

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2024

Milwaukee Ballet

Capital Grant

$166,667

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2024

Teens Grow Greens

Capital Grant

$83,334

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The Herzfeld Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

How To Apply

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