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Milwaukee area nonprofits

There are 12,060 organizations in the greater Milwaukee metro area, including the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha. Combined, these Milwaukee metro nonprofits employ 190,069 people, earn more than $32 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $74 billion.
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Job trends for Milwaukee nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
2,657
1-10
 
657
11-25
 
250
26-100
 
290
101 to 1,000
 
154
1,000+
 
29
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in Milwaukee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
3,086
$250k to $1M
 
976
$1M to $5M
 
625
$5M to $25M
 
255
$25M to $100M
 
80
$100M+
 
37
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in Milwaukee

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Foundations
 
1,957
 
$1,761,263,066
Religious organizations
 
1,667
 
$139,968,221
Educational institutions
 
1,298
 
$4,271,034,329
Human service organizations
 
860
 
$1,289,927,152
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
837
 
$232,408,950
Business and community development organizations
 
812
 
$493,824,874
Mutual assistance organizations
 
707
 
$1,089,525,796
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
629
 
$496,995,673
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
419
 
$797,473,831
Youth development organizations
 
309
 
$94,617,464
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Directory of nonprofits in Milwaukee

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1-20 of 12,060

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
$934.9k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7120909
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The American Academy of Allergy Asthma (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
$17.6m
Assets
$41.5m
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
$26.6m
Assets
$42.4m
Employees
114
EIN
39-0912502
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
$750.7m
Assets
$2.1b
Employees
7,963
EIN
39-0806251
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pabst Theater

Pabst Theater promotes the arts in Milwaukee through diverse performances and rentals of its community space.
Revenue
$9.8m
Assets
$14.6m
Employees
157
EIN
45-0482647
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Melitta S Pick Charitable Trust

The Melitta S Pick Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI. Its purpose is to provide an excise tax refund. Last year, it made one grant.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$69.2m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7243490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation

We makes grants in the areas of Arts and Culture, Education, Arts Education and limited funding in Civic Improvements. Funding is restricted to Wisconsin-based organizations with an emphasis on those that benefit the people of the Greater Milwaukee area.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$81.5m
Employees
2
EIN
23-7230686
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
$43.5m
Assets
$145.6m
Employees
624
EIN
39-0928211
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dohmen Company Foundation

The Dohmen Company Foundation is a private foundation located in Milwaukee, WI that supported by F Dohmen Co. Last year, it made eight grants, and its grantees include JDRF International.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$141.6m
Employees
0
EIN
35-2317921
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
$18.6m
Assets
$35.7m
Employees
486
EIN
39-1167483
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
$200.5m
Assets
$189.4m
Employees
1,851
EIN
27-1503981
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Open Sky Education

Open Sky Education supports educational organizations to provide accessible and affordable education on a non-discriminatory basis.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$16.4m
Employees
65
EIN
20-5033694
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
$25.3m
Assets
$266.0m
Employees
33
EIN
39-6044569
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
$22.7m
Assets
$44.4m
Employees
155
EIN
39-1496741
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
$52.9m
Assets
$837.0m
Employees
22
EIN
39-1923558
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum connects people through world-class art, diverse collections, and community programs, inspiring learning with exhibitions, lectures, and family activities.
Revenue
$21.6m
Assets
$156.9m
Employees
330
EIN
39-0806316
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
$147.1m
Assets
$292.7m
Employees
2,516
EIN
39-0806325
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
$9.3m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
164
EIN
39-0892833
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
$26.7m
Assets
$41.6m
Employees
90
EIN
39-1345847
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
$64.2m
Assets
$57.5m
Employees
123
EIN
39-0806190
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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