Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves by supporting initiatives across community and neighborhood development, health and human services, arts and culture, education, and the environment. Financed by WEC Energy Group stockholders, the foundation matches employee charitable contributions, offers scholarships, and runs programs that align with its mission, contributing nearly $1.4 million annually.
The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant focuses on improving community life through financial support in several key areas. These include Arts & Culture, to promote diversity and accessibility to various arts; Community & Neighborhood Development, supporting initiatives for community improvement; Education, emphasizing lifelong learning, opportunities for minorities and women, and partnerships between businesses and educational institutions; Environment, supporting the protection and wise use of natural resources along with renewable energy and recycling efforts; and Human Services & Health, aiming at improving the well-being of individuals, especially those who are limited-income, senior, or handicapped, along with programs emphasizing wellness. The foundation channels nearly $1.4 million annually into these programs.
Our preference is to fund specific programs or projects. Generally, we do not offer operating funds to individual United Way agencies, as they receive contributions from our donations to United Way. However, while organizations supported by United Way are not considered for general operating support, they are welcome to seek funding for specific projects, programs, capital campaigns, and event sponsorships.