HOW DOES ONE EVENT DRIVE CHANGE?
Hundreds of golfers, partners and volunteers enjoy an extraordinary event for a critical cause: ending poverty. U.S. Venture pays all expenses of the event. 100% of donations go to the Fund within area Community Foundations.
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AMOUNT RAISED
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AMOUNT GRANTED
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BASIC NEEDS GIVING PARTNERSHIP
In 2007, the J. J. Keller Foundation announced its intention to match grants out of the fund up to $800,000 annually, and the Basic Needs Giving Partnership was formed. They have since added $10.7 million to our grant making, including a 2021 commitment of $800,000. Inspired by J. J. Keller Foundation’s $800,000 grant making investment, Oshkosh Corporation joined as a $250,000 lead grand partner and ThedaCare & Thrivent Foundation joined as $200,000 lead grant partners.
Strategies
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Prevent people in episodic crisis from developing a chronic need.
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Support long-term solutions to move people out of poverty.
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Assist those with limited capacity to maintain a stable and dignified quality of life.
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Broaden impact and increase effectiveness via collaboration.
Desired Outcomes
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Families meet their basic needs, build financial resources and become self-sufficient.
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Children, youth, and young adults are healthy, safe and ready to succeed in school and in life.
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Individuals affected by aging and dementia have support that allows them to age with dignity.
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Under-insured sustain a higher quality of life by reducing acute and long-term care crises.
GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS
Nonprofits collaborate and submit grant applications that address desired outcomes. Grant teams recommend funding for the most impactful proposals in Northeast Wisconsin.
$8.38 MILLION GRANTED
$8.38 million in new grants last year to eliminate poverty in Northeast Wisconsin.
IMMEDIATE IMPACT
100% of dollars raised will go to work to end poverty.