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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $94,800 IN COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on June 13, 2019

(WAUSAU, WI) - The Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin distributed $94,800 through the Community Arts Grant Fund, providing funding for 25 visual...

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Youth Mentoring Efforts Get Boost with Grant Funds

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on June 13, 2019

OSHKOSH, WI - Every child deserves a champion. Efforts to provide area youth with adult mentors will get a “shot in the arm” as a result of...

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Ascendium Unveils Updated Philanthropy Blueprint

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on June 6, 2019

(Madison, WI)—Ascendium Education Group (formerly Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates), the nation’s largest federal student loan guarantor and a leading postsecondary education and workforce training...

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Couple’s legacy of giving continues

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on June 5, 2019

In life — and in death — the late BJ and Bea Farmer believed giving back to the community they called home for seven decades. Recently, five...

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GMF to manage $3 million endowment for women’s health from Columbia Health System

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on May 28, 2019

Milwaukee, Wis., May 24, 2019 – With a $3 million gift, Columbia Health System has established two permanent, philanthropic funds at the Greater Milwaukee Foundation that will continue the organization’s legacy...

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Siebert Lutheran Foundation Launches New Philanthropic Opportunity

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on May 23, 2019

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (Milwaukee, Wis.) – The Siebert Lutheran Foundation is launching an initiative to partner with family foundations, private donors and other funding entities who are interested...

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Madison Community Foundation and the Evjue Foundation Announce $1 Million Combined Grant to Madison Youth Arts Center

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on May 23, 2019

Madison Community Foundation and the Evjue Foundation Announce $1 Million Combined Grant to Madison Youth Arts Center MADISON, Wis. –...

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Incourage Recognized by Invest in Wisconsin

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on April 30, 2019

Incourage Recognized by Invest in Wisconsin Incourage has received a 2019 Distinguished Foundation Partnership award from Invest in Wisconsin for its support of Community Development Financial...

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Friends of Emerson Park & UWSP Waste Students Collaborate on Fence Art Project

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on April 18, 2019

Stevens Point, Wisconsin (April 17, 2019) – As part of UWSP’s Earth Week celebration, Friends of Emerson Park (are a grassroots group of citizens working to revitalize and maintain...

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Greater Milwaukee Foundation announces new home, advances community-based partnership with Medical College of Wisconsin

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on March 27, 2019

Milwaukee, March 26, 2019 – The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation have established a joint vision for impact, selected a developer and...

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