Grants

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a grant, your organization must meet the following eligibility requirements. 

501(C)(3)

Be recognized as a tax-exempt charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and have been operating as a 501(c)(3) for a minimum of 36 months prior to applying for the grant.

LOCATION: 
GREATER MILWAUKEE

Be located in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington or Waukesha County. All grant monies must be used for a proposed project or program that provides services to people who live in these geographic areas.

TOTAL REVENUE

Your total annual revenue must be between $500,000* and $7 million per part 1, line 12 of your 990 form for each of the 3 most recently filed years. Submission of 3 most recently filed 990’s is required. *The minimum revenue threshold has been increased in advance of the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions change in financial reporting requirements.

FINANCIALS

Have three years of independently prepared financial statements (audited or reviewed).

SPENDING PLAN

Expend the full amount of the grant within 24 months of the award.

LICENSURE

Your organization’s corporate and charitable licenses with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions are current at the time you submit your Letter of Inquiry.

GENERAL

Submit only one application each year. An organization that has received a grant of $100,000 from Impact100 Greater Milwaukee may not reapply in the following three years.

All programs or projects must fall within one of the following Focus Areas: 

ARTS & CULTURE

Projects or programs that cultivate, develop, educate or enhance the artistic and/or cultural climate in the Greater Milwaukee area.

EDUCATION 

Projects or programs that improve or advance educational opportunities for children and/or adults in the Greater Milwaukee area.

ENVIRONMENT & REVITALIZATION

Projects or programs in the Greater Milwaukee area that 1) preserve, enhance, revitalize or restore facilities, spaces or surroundings; 2) promote the protection and welfare of animals; or 3) encourage conservation.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Projects or programs that positively impact the mental or physical health of people living in the Greater Milwaukee area.

FAMILY

Projects or programs that strengthen or enhance the lives of children, adults and families living in the Greater Milwaukee area.

What Impact100 Greater Milwaukee does not fund

• General operating expenses, debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding

• Memorials or endowments

• Individuals or private foundations

• Activities that are partisan, legislative or political in nature

• Legal expenses

• Religious-focused projects or programs where the grant is for the principal benefit of the organization’s own members or adherents

• Fund drives, annual appeals or fundraising events

• General capital campaigns unrelated to a specific project or program
   

As we grow and evolve, Impact100 Greater Milwaukee reserves the right to change our eligibility requirements without notice at any time.