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Zilber Family Foundation
The Zilber Family Foundation is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin based foundation that was founded in 2009. History "Formed in 1961, the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation, Inc. is a private, independent grantmaking institution dedicated to enhancing the well being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods." Governance * Susan Lloyd, executive director * Marcy Zilber Jackson, president * James Janz, Vice-President * Steve Chevalier, Secretary-Treasurer * Melissa S. A. Jackson * Shane Jackson * Marilyn Zilber * John K. Tsui Grantees These are among the grants awarded: * 2015, a grant to Neighborhood House for iPads and headsets for Burmese students to use * 2015, $300,000 to the organization MKE Plays to "transform deteriorated playgrounds and turn them into models of public and private collaboration." * 2015, the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a $50 million grant making program to improve neighborhoods in Milwaukee * 2014, $400,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foundation (nonprofit)
A foundation (also a charitable foundation) is a category of nonprofit organization or charitable trust that typically provides funding and support for other charitable organizations through grants, but may also engage directly in charitable activities. Foundations include public charitable foundations, such as community foundations, and private foundations, which are typically financial endowment, endowed by an individual or family. However, the term "foundation" may also be used by such organizations that are not involved in public grantmaking. Description Legal entities existing under the status of "foundations" have a wide diversity of structures and purposes. Nevertheless, there are some common structural elements. * Legal requirements followed for establishment * Purpose of the foundation * Economic activity * Supervision and management provisions * Accountability and auditing provisions * Provisions for the amendment of the statutes or articles of incorporation * Provisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
