Arts and Culture
Supporting access to arts and culture for all
We champion art and cultural institutions to keep Milwaukee vibrant and vital, making these destinations accessible to all.
Making Milwaukee an even better place for residents and visitors
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Funding cultural amenities and promoting iconic destinations
We're committed to supporting local nonprofits that work tirelessly to improve our communities. By providing funding for organizations such as the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Betty Brinn Children's Museum, we aim to empower them to continue their vital work and make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.
Encouraging employee-led giving campaigns
Our employee-led giving campaigns encourage our team members to participate in charitable activities. These campaigns foster a culture of generosity and community involvement, empowering employees to contribute to causes they are passionate about—including longstanding partners like United Way and the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF).
Our impact1
$1.8M contributed to community partners in 2025
contributed to community partners in 2025
$4.9M raised for United Way and the United Performing Arts Fund through employee giving and Foundation grants in 2025
raised for United Way and the United Performing Arts Fund through employee giving and Foundation grants in 2025
50K children and families visited the county zoo through Access MKE Zoo in 2025
children and families visited the county zoo through Access MKE Zoo in 2025
30K+ Milwaukee students participated in Discovery World educational outreach and STEM-related field trips in 2025
Milwaukee students participated in Discovery World educational outreach and STEM-related field trips in 2025