Bader Philanthropies strives to be a philanthropic leader in improving the quality of life of the diverse communities in which it works.

Bader Philanthropies, Inc. invests in people and their communities, here in Milwaukee, across Wisconsin, and in places throughout the world. The Foundation continues the legacy of Helen Daniels Bader’s passion for people, while furthering Isabel and Alfred Bader’s shared interests.

Our community partners represent a collage of diverse organizations. Each organization giving hope and demonstrating what is possible when we bring forward our collective talents, skills and focus for a common purpose.

Since its founding in 1992, the organization has committed more than $300 million in grants and program related investments (PRIs) in a variety of issue areas that improve the quality of life of people – young and old — living in neighborhoods in Milwaukee, rural Wisconsin and abroad:

• Alzheimers and Healthy Aging
• Community Matters
• Employment
• Neighborhood Engagement
• Social Equality
• The Arts
• Urban and Jewish Education
• Youth Development