2023 IMPACT REPORT
2023 IMPACT REPORT
2023 IMPACT REPORT
COMPASSION
COMPASSION
COMPASSION
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Celebrating
Celebrating
COMPASSION
Celebrating
COMPASSION
Celebrating
COMPASSION
2023 IMPACT REPORT
2023 IMPACT REPORT
2023 IMPACT REPORT
DANIEL J. BADER
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome
A Message from our President / CEO
A Message from our President / CEO
A Message from our President / CEO
Over the past year, Bader Philanthropies refined its mission to reflect the Foundation’s what and why. The mission of Bader Philanthropies is to help people and honor the legacy of our founders.
The mission embodies three decades of partnerships that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people around the world. It also reminds us that we stand on the broad shoulders of our founders – Helen Daniels Bader; and Isabel and Alfred Bader, who always saw the possibilities and were guided by compassion. Through their lived experiences, actions and words, they focused on the well-being of others and responded with kindness and action.
We have read, heard, seen and experienced the compassion you bring to your organizations combined with your passion to make the world a better place. Your individual and our collective acts of compassion are what we celebrate in this year’s report.
DANIEL J. BADER
Welcome
A Message from our President / CEO
Over the past year, Bader Philanthropies refined its mission to reflect the Foundation’s what and why. The mission of Bader Philanthropies is to help people and honor the legacy of our founders.
The mission embodies three decades of partnerships that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people around the world. It also reminds us that we stand on the broad shoulders of our founders – Helen Daniels Bader; and Isabel and Alfred Bader, who always saw the possibilities and were guided by compassion. Through their lived experiences, actions and words, they focused on the well-being of others and responded with kindness and action.
We have read, heard, seen and experienced the compassion you bring to your organizations combined with your passion to make the world a better place. Your individual and our collective acts of compassion are what we celebrate in this year’s report.
DANIEL J. BADER
Welcome
A Message from our President / CEO
Over the past year, Bader Philanthropies refined its mission to reflect the Foundation’s what and why. The mission of Bader Philanthropies is to help people and honor the legacy of our founders.
The mission embodies three decades of partnerships that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people around the world. It also reminds us that we stand on the broad shoulders of our founders – Helen Daniels Bader; and Isabel and Alfred Bader, who always saw the possibilities and were guided by compassion. Through their lived experiences, actions and words, they focused on the well-being of others and responded with kindness and action.
We have read, heard, seen and experienced the compassion you bring to your organizations combined with your passion to make the world a better place. Your individual and our collective acts of compassion are what we celebrate in this year’s report.
DANIEL J. BADER
Welcome
A Message from our President / CEO
Over the past year, Bader Philanthropies refined its mission to reflect the Foundation’s what and why. The mission of Bader Philanthropies is to help people and honor the legacy of our founders.
The mission embodies three decades of partnerships that are making a meaningful difference in the lives of countless people around the world. It also reminds us that we stand on the broad shoulders of our founders – Helen Daniels Bader; and Isabel and Alfred Bader, who always saw the possibilities and were guided by compassion. Through their lived experiences, actions and words, they focused on the well-being of others and responded with kindness and action.
We have read, heard, seen and experienced the compassion you bring to your organizations combined with your passion to make the world a better place. Your individual and our collective acts of compassion are what we celebrate in this year’s report.
Our Legacy
Our Legacy
Our Legacy
Our Legacy
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy
of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy
of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy
of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
Helen Daniels Bader
Helen Daniels Bader
Helen Daniels Bader
Alfred Bader
Alfred Bader
Alfred Bader
Isabel Bader
Isabel Bader
Isabel Bader
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy
of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
For more than three decades,
Bader Philanthropies continues to practice the intentions of its trailblazing founders, Helen Daniels Bader and Isabel and Alfred Bader.
Our Mission is to Help People and honor the Legacy
of our Founders.
We strive to accomplish this with grants and program related investments and by convening partners, engaging with community and developing leaders.
Helen Daniels Bader
Alfred Bader
Isabel Bader
Those who are
happiest are those
who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
tHOSE WHO ARE
HAPPIEST ARE THOSE
WHO DO THE MOST
FOR OTHERS.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Those who are
happiest are those
who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
tHOSE WHO ARE
HAPPIEST ARE THOSE
WHO DO THE MOST
FOR OTHERS.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Those who are
happiest are those
who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
tHOSE WHO ARE
HAPPIEST ARE THOSE
WHO DO THE MOST
FOR OTHERS.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Those who are happiest are those who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Those who are happiest are those who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Those who are happiest are those who do the most
for others.
- BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
American educator, author, and orator
Our Grants
Our Grants
Our Grants
Our Grants
Impact Snapshot
Impact Snapshot
Impact Snapshot
In the FY 2023, 427 grantees served an estimated…
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
Impact Snapshot
In the FY 2023, 427 grantees served an estimated…
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
Impact Snapshot
In the FY 2023, 427 grantees served an estimated…
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
Impact Snapshot
In the FY 2023, 427 grantees served an estimated…
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
351,081
Individuals
82,599
Students
34,140
Youths
49,196
Older Adults
175,931
Attendees at 423 events
64,000+
Healthy meals provided
1,750
Individuals were paired up with mentors
5,612
Older adults were able to stay in their own homes
3,523
Scholarships awarded totaling $6.9 million
794
Partnerships made between organizations
86
Units of quality housing stock added to the market
375,000
Incontinence products distributed to older adults and individuals in need
1,875
Refugees evacuated from Ukraine
Of the total $37,549,008 in awarded grants, $7.9 million were in unrestricted funds through 30 grants. Our dollars were leveraged to raise $8.4 million from other donors.
Of the total $37,549,008 in awarded grants, $7.9 million were in unrestricted funds through 30 grants. Our dollars were leveraged to raise $8.4 million from other donors.
Of the total $37,549,008 in awarded grants, $7.9 million were in unrestricted funds through 30 grants. Our dollars were leveraged to raise $8.4 million from other donors.
Of the total $37,549,008 in awarded grants, $7.9 million were in unrestricted funds through 30 grants. Our dollars were leveraged to raise $8.4 million from other donors.
Of the total $37,549,008 in awarded grants, $7.9 million were in unrestricted funds through 30 grants. Our dollars were leveraged to raise $8.4 million from other donors.
Distributed Funds
Awarding grants is what we do, and compassion is why we do it. Whether it’s funding arts programs that bridge the gap between kids and older adults, or helping people gain skills to attain jobs to raise families, our work helps make life better for people in the communities we serve. Simply put, we connect people with people who can help because that’s the only way real change happens.
Distributed Funds
Awarding grants is what we do, and compassion is why we do it. Whether it’s funding arts programs that bridge the gap between kids and older adults, or helping people gain skills to attain jobs to raise families, our work helps make life better for people in the communities we serve. Simply put, we connect people with people who can help because that’s the only way real change happens.
Distributed Funds
Awarding grants is what we do, and compassion is why we do it. Whether it’s funding arts programs that bridge the gap between kids and older adults, or helping people gain skills to attain jobs to raise families, our work helps make life better for people in the communities we serve. Simply put, we connect people with people who can help because that’s the only way real change happens.
$36,359,419
2023
$32,152134
2022
$26,155,572
2021
$23,428,363
2020
$17,087,784
2019
$16,619,925
2018
$14,174,548
2016
$14,075,628
2015
$36,359,419
2023
$32,152134
2022
$26,155,572
2021
$23,428,363
2020
$17,087,784
2019
$16,619,925
2018
$14,174,548
2016
$14,075,628
2015
$36,359,419
2023
$32,152134
2022
$26,155,572
2021
$23,428,363
2020
$17,087,784
2019
$16,619,925
2018
$14,174,548
2016
$14,075,628
2015
Distributed Funds
Distributed Funds
Distributed Funds
Awarding grants is what we do, and compassion is why we do it. Whether it’s funding arts programs that bridge the gap between kids and older adults, or helping people gain skills to attain jobs to raise families, our work helps make life better for people in the communities we serve. Simply put, we connect people with people who can help because that’s the only way real change happens.
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Convenings
Convenings
Convenings
Convenings
2023 Convenings
Host Organizations
Events
Estimated Attendees
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2023 Convenings
2023 Convenings
2023 Convenings
Host Organizations
58
Events
143
4,656
Estimated Attendees
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Host Organizations
58
Events
143
4,656
Estimated Attendees
View All 2023 Convenings
Host Organizations
58
Events
143
4,656
Estimated Attendees
View All 2023 Convenings
TRY TO BE
A RAINBOW IN
SOMEONE'S CLOUD.
- MAYA ANGELOU
American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist
Try to be
a rainbow in
someone's cloud.
- Maya ANGELOU
American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist
Try to be
a rainbow in
someone's cloud.
- MAYA ANGELOU
American poet, memoirist,
and civil rights activist
Try to be
a rainbow in
someone's cloud.
- MAYA ANGELOU
American poet, memoirist,
and civil rights activist
Try to be
a rainbow in
someone's cloud.
- MAYA ANGELOU
American poet, memoirist,
and civil rights activist
Engagement
Engagement
Engagement
Engagement
Join us in 2024
Events bring people together and strengthen our community. Our Neighborhood Engagement team is collaborating with Eras Senior Network, Northcott Neighborhood House and WestCare Wisconsin to organize events that celebrate Harambee’s rich history; make art and culture accessible to children, older adults and families; and bring the joy to countless people during the holiday season.
Join us in 2024
Events bring people together and strengthen our community. Our Neighborhood Engagement team is collaborating with Eras Senior Network, Northcott Neighborhood House and WestCare Wisconsin to organize events that celebrate Harambee’s rich history; make art and culture accessible to children, older adults and families; and bring the joy to countless people during the holiday season.
Join us in 2024
Events bring people together and strengthen our community. Our Neighborhood Engagement team is collaborating with Eras Senior Network, Northcott Neighborhood House and WestCare Wisconsin to organize events that celebrate Harambee’s rich history; make art and culture accessible to children, older adults and families; and bring the joy to countless people during the holiday season.
Join us in 2024
Events bring people together and strengthen our community. Our Neighborhood Engagement team is collaborating with Eras Senior Network, Northcott Neighborhood House and WestCare Wisconsin to organize events that celebrate Harambee’s rich history; make art and culture accessible to children, older adults and families; and bring the joy to countless people during the holiday season.