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2019 Community Report
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership aims to end poverty by targeting root
causes.
The funds raised through the U.S. Venture Open from generous corporations,
family foundations and individuals are administrated by grant teams established at three
local community foundations. The awarded grants support nonprofits collaborating to
coordinate services for people in need throughout Northeast Wisconsin, with a focus on
the organizations that are embracing continuous improvement, social innovation, shared
measurement, sustainability and scalability.
drive
$
5.97 million
in new grant commitments
500
partners
$
46 million
raised in 34 years
200
organizations collaborating
to end poverty
34 YEARS
helping those in need
$
32 million
granted in 34 years
