Who qualifies for a grant?
Grants are made to nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organizations organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Grants are made within the state of Wisconsin and principally to support programs having primary focus on the residents of the greater Milwaukee community including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee and Washington counties.

In what areas does the McBeath Foundation fund?

Generally, the Foundation supports programs for children, aging & elders, health, health education, and civic and governmental affairs. 

What types of grants does the Foundation award?

The majority of grants support specific programs. On occasion, operating grants are awarded. Capital grants are limited to projects with community-wide impact that reflect the program interests of the Foundation. Any invited requests for operating or capacity-building support must include an organization's results-oriented annual plan, covering both programs and management

What criteria are used to assess proposals?

• Strength of proposal - Foundation guidelines match
• Quality and creativity in project design, implementation and evaluation
• Quality of the applicant nonprofit's leadership and organizational capacity
• Potential to stretch or leverage McBeath funds
• Specific interests of Trustees and/or staff

Other grant-related information

• The Foundation does not award grants for annual fund drives, scholarships, support of individuals, sponsorship of fundraising events, or emergency funds.
• The Foundation does not consider or acknowledge general solicitation letters.
• Basic health sciences research is not funded by the Foundation.
• There are no published deadlines for letters of intent or grant proposals.  Proposal deadlines are established based upon discussion with Foundation staff.
• Organizations serving the disabled will be considered only if the project targets children or older adults.
• Single Disease or Condition organizations are typically not funded by the Foundation. An exception may be made for a creative project involving one or more of the following: service to multiple populations, collaboration and/or creation of a replicable model.
• Letters and proposals are to be submitted to staff at the Foundation offices.
  

Any discussion of the availability of funding in a subsequent year should be initiated by the grantee and discussed with staff
at least 60 days in advance of a project anniversary.

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