Funders to approach for Optimist Theatre
Shakespeare in the Park, provides free, professional productions of Shakespeare?s plays in public parks throughout the greater Milwaukee area. In 2025, performances were held during the summer season and reached thousands of attendees from diverse communities. The program promotes access to the arts, community engagement, and cultural enrichment by removing financial and geographic barriers to…
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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$9k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$1k$3k$10k$30kChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$0–$22kover two years, from 0–2 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$23kfrom 3 new funders
Half the value is in your top 19 funders, of 151
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
- 1Ralph Evinrude Foundation IncGives in Wisconsin (118 of 127)Similar grantees: Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc ($25k/yr), First Stage Milwaukee ($7k/yr)1 in 24$6k
- 2Jerome J and Dorothy H Holz Family Foundation C/O Donald TushausGives in Wisconsin (67 of 72)Similar grantees: First Stage Milwaukee ($4k/yr)1 in 32$4k
- 3Francie Luke Silverman Foundation Under the F Silverman Charitable TRGives in Wisconsin (64 of 69)No similar grantees yet1 in 40$5k
148 more funders on the list for Optimist Theatre
The full ranking, every way in, an approach plan for each funder and the CSV are included from the $75 plan up.