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Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc

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Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: Information not publicly available
  • Success Rate: Not disclosed
  • Decision Time: 8-10 weeks
  • Grant Range: Varies by program
  • Geographic Focus: Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties, Wisconsin

Contact Details

  • Website: www.ggbcf.org
  • Phone: (920) 432-0800
  • Email: info@ggbcf.org
  • Address: 400 S. Washington Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Overview

The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation is a community foundation serving northeastern Wisconsin, primarily Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. The foundation's mission is to build community by connecting people, passions, and purpose for a greater good by providing opportunities to be part of long-term solutions to the community's toughest challenges. The foundation manages multiple grant programs and scholarships while supporting local nonprofits through capacity building and strategic funding initiatives. They focus on creating sustainable solutions to community challenges through collaborative partnerships and strategic grantmaking.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • School Spirit Educational Endowment: Supports excellence in teaching and learning for Green Bay Area Public School District
  • Stand Together Foundation: Focuses on moving people from poverty to economic stability through innovative strategies
  • Crime Prevention Foundation: Funds initiatives that contribute to a safer Brown County
  • R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust: Grants for seniors over 60 in Door County to remain healthy and independent
  • Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants: Strengthens nonprofit organizational infrastructure, with specific funding for organizations led by people of color
  • Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay: Expands opportunities for local women and girls (over $1.5 million awarded since 1995)

Priority Areas

  • Program or project support
  • Technology and equipment improvements
  • Staff and board training
  • Organizational capacity building
  • Innovative approaches to community challenges
  • Long-term impact initiatives

What They Don't Fund

  • Sponsorships
  • Religious activities
  • Individuals (except through scholarships)
  • Endowments
  • Lobbying activities
  • Capital improvements
  • Pre-existing expenses

Governance and Leadership

Executive Leadership:

  • Dennis Buehler - President & CEO
  • Amber Paluch - Sr. Vice President of Community Impact
  • Annie Dart - Vice President of Donor Relations & Communications
  • Vicky Xiong - Vice President of Finance & Administration
  • Kari Olsen - Director of Grants & Scholarship Programming
  • Zianya Saldaña - Director of Community Partnerships & Initiatives

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

  1. Review specific grant program guidelines on the foundation website
  2. Contact the Community Impact Team for pre-application guidance
  3. Submit application online during open application periods
  4. Applications reviewed by grants team
  5. Funding decisions communicated within 8-10 weeks

Decision Timeline

  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis during open periods
  • Decision notification: 8-10 weeks from submission
  • Specific application windows vary by grant program

Success Rates

Success rate information not publicly available

Reapplication Policy

Reapplication policies not specified; contact Community Impact Team for guidance

Application Success Factors

Based on the foundation's stated evaluation criteria, successful applications should:

  • Clearly address a defined community need within the service area
  • Demonstrate how the project improves quality of life
  • Present an innovative approach to solving community challenges
  • Show potential for long-term, sustainable impact
  • Include specific, measurable outcomes
  • Align with one or more of the foundation's priority funding areas
  • Demonstrate organizational capacity to implement the project
  • Include collaborative partnerships where appropriate

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Geographic restriction is strict: projects must serve Brown, Kewaunee, or Oconto counties
  • Foundation emphasizes innovative solutions to community challenges over traditional approaches
  • Strong preference for projects with measurable, long-term impact rather than short-term fixes
  • Capacity building grants available specifically for organizations led by people of color
  • Pre-application consultation with Community Impact Team is encouraged
  • 8-10 week decision timeline allows for planning but requires patience
  • Multiple specialized funds mean matching your project to the right program is critical

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