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Milwaukee area nonprofits

There are 11,473 organizations in the greater Milwaukeemetro area, including the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Combined, these Milwaukee metro nonprofits employ 195,054 people, earn more than $28 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $66 billion.
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Job trends for Milwaukee nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
1,127
1-10
599
11-25
236
26-100
270
101 to 1,000
159
1,000+
29
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Milwaukee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
3,089
$250k to $1M
864
$1M to $5M
535
$5M to $25M
214
$25M to $100M
67
$100M+
40
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Milwaukee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Foundations
1,925
$1,837,180,290
Religious organizations
1,560
$144,184,316
Educational institutions
1,290
$4,064,789,502
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
800
$179,042,237
Human service organizations
790
$999,645,052
Business and community development organizations
768
$394,328,257
Mutual assistance organizations
684
$959,699,976
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
604
$354,722,676
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
401
$463,883,613
Unions and employment organizations
288
$518,637,316
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Directory of nonprofits in Milwaukee

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1-20 of 11,473

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF)

Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation (VLCF) has raised over $19 million in the fight against cancer. It has grown to include additional charitable cancer fundraising events.
Revenue
$694.9k
Assets
$936.7k
Employees
0
EIN
23-7120909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology is dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge and practice of allergy, asthma and immunology for optimal patient care.
Revenue
$15.9m
Assets
$32.9m
Employees
0
EIN
39-6061326
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Society for Quality

ASQ empowers individuals and organizations worldwide to achieve excellence through quality by providing thought leadership, training, and knowledge resources.
Revenue
$23.4m
Assets
$48.7m
Employees
129
EIN
39-0912502
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ceres Trust

The Ceres Trust is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI. The trustee is Judith A. Kern. The Ceres Trust made $4,984,329 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5768077
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County

Our mission: United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County changes lives and improves our community by mobilizing people and resources to drive strategic impact in education, income and health.
Revenue
$57.6m
Assets
$52.6m
Employees
131
EIN
39-0806190
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herzing University

To provide high-quality education and training designed to prepare a diverse and geographically distributed student population to meet the evolving needs of employers in the markets we serve.
Revenue
$165.2m
Assets
$162.7m
Employees
1,771
EIN
27-1503981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hunger Task Force

Hunger Task Force provides food, nutrition education, and advocacy to prevent hunger and malnutrition in Milwaukee, WI.
Revenue
$34.1m
Assets
$36.9m
Employees
91
EIN
39-1345847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum collects, presents and educates through art. A gathering place for all ages to experience the arts.
Revenue
$18.7m
Assets
$151.5m
Employees
234
EIN
39-0806316
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH)

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHFH) builds and renovates homes for families in need of sustainable housing. Our simple, decent, and affordable homes help transform the lives of our partner families and the neighborhoods in which they live.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$25.0m
Employees
98
EIN
39-1496741
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marquette University

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university dedicated to serving God by serving their students and contributing to the advancement of knowledge.
Revenue
$733.4m
Assets
$1.9b
Employees
7,849
EIN
39-0806251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carroll University

Carroll University is a pioneer, the very first institution of higher learning in Wisconsin. Carroll opened in 1846, two years before Wisconsin became a state.
Revenue
$144.4m
Assets
$248.3m
Employees
2,593
EIN
39-0806325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Horizon Home Care and Hospice

Horizon is a Private Not-for-Profit formed in 1990 by four hospitals in the Milwaukee area: Columbia, Froedtert Lutheran Memorial, Community Memorial, and St. Mary's hospitals.
Revenue
$49.1m
Assets
$48.8m
Employees
558
EIN
39-1171298
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Aurora Health Care Foundation

The Foundation coordinates investments of philanthropic funds in the support of the programs and services of the affiliated organizations of Aurora Health Care, Inc.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$272.3m
Employees
35
EIN
39-6044569
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE)

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast (GSWISE) provides a girl-centered quality leadership experience that meets the needs of girls in a fast-changing world and ensures a lifelong connection with Girl Scouting.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$29.2m
Employees
147
EIN
39-0892833
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Robert D and Patricia E Kern Family Foundation

After selling a division of Generac Power Systems in 1998, the Kerns established The Kern Family Foundation, a grant making organization dedicated to ensuring that the rising generation has access to the opportunities that made their success possible.
Revenue
$44.1m
Assets
$688.0m
Employees
31
EIN
39-1923558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cedar Community

Based in West Bend, Wisconsin, Cedar Community is ranked among the nation's 100 largest not-for-profit, continuum of care provider whose mission is "to model Christ's love for humanity by creating life-enhancing relationships, services and environments.".
Revenue
$37.7m
Assets
$110.1m
Employees
583
EIN
39-0928211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Congregational Home

To create and maintain a caring community for the elderly which offers housing, health care and other services, the home declares it important to respect and honor the dignity of each individuals resident.
Revenue
$12.2m
Assets
$33.0m
Employees
472
EIN
39-1167483
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dugan-Scallon Foundation

The Dugan-Scallon Foundation is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI that primarily funds general operating and scholarship grants. Pacelli Catholic Schools and other organizations are among their grantees, and they made 13 grants last year.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$12.3m
Employees
1
EIN
86-6635517
IRS type
501(c)(3)

UWM Foundation

Since 1974, the UWM Foundation has endeavored to advance the mission of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) through requests of philanthropic gifts to support students, faculty, campus programming and the community.
Revenue
$39.4m
Assets
$226.5m
Employees
38
EIN
23-7337744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cudahy Foundation

The Cudahy Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds community, education, and arts grants. Last year, they made 14 grants to organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. The foundation is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Revenue
$18.1m
Assets
$24.8m
Employees
1
EIN
39-6720806
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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