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Philanthropy

Milwaukee Jewish Federation supports a strong Jewish community through the development of financial resources. Our Annual Campaign helps fund today’s needs, while our Jewish Community Foundation helps establish financial security for the future. There are many ways to get involved.

Ways to get involved

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Business & Professional Network

This group offers Milwaukee Jewish Federation professionals a host of opportunities to come together with other like-minded community members and philanthropists. It is a giving society that offers you opportunities for engagement and education with others who share your values.

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NextGen MKE

This young leadership group is comprised of individuals ages 22-45 and helps ensure that the Milwaukee Jewish community goes from strength to strength across the generations. We engage our young leaders by developing the skills they need to guide our community into the future and by providing them with social, philanthropic, networking and learning opportunities.

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Women’s Philanthropy

Women’s Philanthropy empowers women to become philanthropists. We are dedicated to providing women the knowledge to assert their power through philanthropic giving, the skills and confidence to assume positions of responsibility in their communities, and the opportunities to develop and enhance their personal networking and leadership skills.

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Annual Campaign

Each year, our generous community donates to support the operations of ten local partner agencies, seven Federation programs and services, as well as national agencies serving Jews in Israel and in more than 70 other countries around the globe.

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Corporate Partnership

Through our Corporate Partnership Program (CPP), we bring together companies that care about people, purpose, and progress. By aligning your business with MJF, you are investing in programs
that defend against antisemitism, foster education and culture, and uplift the most vulnerable — here at home and around the world.

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Jewish Community Foundation

As the central address for philanthropic giving in the Milwaukee Jewish community, the Jewish Community Foundation has helped hundreds of individuals and families achieve their philanthropic goals through charitable and planned giving. Learn how you can help support the community through.

AS ONE

Strengthening the jewish community

As One we will be present, committed, and ready to secure a vibrant Jewish future. In 2026 we will unite annual giving, stewardship, and legacy commitments into a seamless strategy – maximizing immediate impact while securing long-term sustainability.

2,900+ Joined in solidarity for Israel
71,000 Jews supported worldwide daily
$7M+ Raised as part of the 2025 Annual Campaign