Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation
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About Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation
Making philanthropy easy — and effective. We help donors support their chosen causes, and parishes and Catholic agencies grow their assets.
Focus Areas
parish supportCatholic agenciesdonor advised fundsgrants and charitable givingfaith-based initiatives
Who They Fund
new seminarians / formation candidatesK–12 students at Catholic/parish schoolsearly childhood children and child care programsretired Catholic sisters / religiouspeople living with HIV/AIDSwomen engaging with harm reduction programslow-income / central-city community members receiving meals and social services
About Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation
A defining part of Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Inc’s grantmaking is support for seminarian formation: the largest recent award in the file is $182,480 to St Francis De Sales Seminary for education of new seminarians, programs, and building restoration. That same pattern appears in other grants tied to Catholic institutions, where funding is used for parish operations, school support, and ministry programs across the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The foundation’s recent activity also shows sustained help for Catholic schools and parish-linked organizations, including St Leonard Parish School for operational support and tuition assistance, Waukesha Catholic School System for tuition assistance and general support, and Messmer Catholic Schools for various programs. Beyond education and parish work, the foundation funds Catholic social ministries and care for religious communities. Recent grants include support for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and the School Sisters of St Francis, reflecting a mix of institutional support, direct service, and healthcare-related assistance. Its grantmaking is organized around competitive programs and grant-seeker processes for parishes, Catholic agencies, and nonprofit organizations serving the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
What Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Funds
Seminarian education is a visible priority. The foundation gave $182,480 to St Francis De Sales Seminary for education of new seminarians, programs, and building restoration, and it also supported that seminary in 2023 with $150,411 for the same purpose. Catholic schooling is another major theme. Grants include $61,945 to Waukesha Catholic School System for tuition assistance and general support, plus $54,475 to Messmer Catholic Schools for various programs. Social ministry appears in grants such as $36,500 to Province of St Joseph of the Capuchin Order for the St. Ben’s Community Meal Program and House of Peace. Health-related support also shows up in the $80,720 grant to School Sisters of Notre Dame for health care costs of retired sisters and general support.
How Archdiocese of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Gives
Typical grant size clusters in the mid-five figures: the 25th percentile is $9,700, the median is $14,285, and the 75th percentile is $20,285. The recent list also shows larger awards concentrated around specific Catholic institutions and programs, with several six-figure grants. Recipients appear across multiple years, including repeated support for the same seminary, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Catholic Charities. The foundation gives through competitive grant programs and grant-seeker processes that use letters of intent and, in some cases, full proposals. The grant programs are aimed at parishes, Catholic agencies, and nonprofit organizations serving the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.2M
Total Assets
$175.9M
Total Revenue
$8.5M
Total Expenses
$3.4M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $20K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
Local8 states funded
About 91% of grants go to recipients in WI.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
MARY ELLEN MARKOWSKI
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