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Otto Bremer Trust expanding

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on September 23, 2019

Otto Bremer Trust expandingGeographic expansion reflects growth and changes in philanthropic strategies SAINT PAUL, Sept. 17, 2019 — The Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) today announced that it will...

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The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment welcomes Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on September 6, 2019

September 5, 2019 - On September 1, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) welcomed Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH as its director and senior associate dean...

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A Lesson in Legacy: Two couples leave behind a heartfelt gift

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on September 4, 2019

Four lives have transformed into one legacy, positively impacting the Fox Valley for generations. Gussie Balck and Mary Leske were sisters, and, with their husbands George Balck...

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Foundation mourns passing of its first leader, David M.G. Huntington

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on August 23, 2019

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation was among the first community foundations established in the world and had been operating for more than half a century, but it wasn’t...

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Nonprofit Impact Initiative announces first grants to support long-term health of local nonprofits

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on August 21, 2019

2019 Impact Summit scheduled to provide an opportunity to exchange experience and ideas Green Bay, WI – The Nonprofit Impact Initiative has awarded $35,000...

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U.S. Venture Golf Open breaks records to end poverty

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on August 16, 2019

More than 1,260 attendees raised $5.13 million at the U. S. Venture Open, the nation’s single largest one-day charitable event dedicated to ending...

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Zilber Family Foundation announces $3.02 million in grants to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families, and neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on July 31, 2019

MILWAUKEE – Zilber Family Foundation announced today that its Board of Directors awarded 23 grants totaling $3,020,000 to nonprofit organizations in Milwaukee. The grants support local organizations...

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Milwaukee Bucks Foundation gifts $500K to community groups

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on July 26, 2019

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation is donating $500,000 to community organizations this year. About $300,000 is set to be given...

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New fund will help create a dementia-friendly community in the Fox Valley

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on July 15, 2019

When Walt Zerrenner walked through the Community Foundation’s doors in March, he had a love story on his mind. His wife of 54 years, Aline, has been...

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WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announces 2019 Housing Grant Program Competition: $1 million available for housing providers serving low-income persons

Posted by Caty Bulgrin on July 11, 2019

Madison – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) and the WHEDA Foundation, Inc. announce the availability of grant funds through the 2019 WHEDA Foundation Housing...

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