Campaign Results

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation is proud to announce the following grants as a result of the campaign:

Receiving more than 42,000 votes, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation will contribute $400,000 to the YMCA to support Healthy Kids Day programming across the country.

Additionally, Habitat for Humanity - New Orleans is receiving $250,000, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is receiving $200,000 and Feeding America is receiving $150,000.

During this time when every dollar counts, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation is proud to utilize this campaign to make a meaningful impact for people who are touched by the outreach of these organizations across the country.

A Tradition of Sharing

Northwestern Mutual’s philosophy of doing the right thing is evident in our strong tradition of giving back and sharing with others for more than 150 years. We believe in painting brighter futures in communities across the country.

Support for the community comes in many forms, through the generous sharing of time, treasure and talent. We give time and talent through our home office employees and Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representatives, who donated more than 50,000 hours of volunteer time last year. Our treasure is shared in the form of financial support for nonprofit organizations through the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. Over the last five years, the Foundation has given more than $70 million, and consistently ranks as the top corporate charitable giver in the state of Wisconsin.

Approximately 50% of the Foundation’s giving is accomplished through a limited number of national programs, including the Matching Gifts program and our underwriting of National Public Radio. The Foundation does not have an open national grant program.

The remainder is dedicated to the Greater Milwaukee area through an open grant program, funding in the focus areas of Education, Health & Human Services, and Arts & Culture. Unfortunately, the Foundation cannot accept unsolicited grant requests.