Roots & Wings supports the remarkable work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations seeking to build healthier, stronger, and safer futures for children and families. Our approach to grantmaking is rooted in trust that our grantee partners’ connection to the communities they support gives them perspective and expertise that funders rarely achieve. We know the services our partners provide are integral to overcoming inequity and building a world where all families and children can reach their full potential. We also know those same organizations are consistently over-worked and under-resourced.
We think funders can, and must, work harder to reduce the burdens foundations have historically imposed on nonprofits. To help our partners stay focused on their mission, we strive to minimize distractions like complicated grant processes, lengthy applications, evaluation requirements, detailed grant reporting, and more. You can learn more about our trust-based principles on our approach page.
We invite you to explore the diverse mix of nonprofit organizations Roots & Wings is supporting by searching below. Our grants database is searchable by program or location. For more details about our grantmaking visit our Candid page. If you are inspired by the remarkable work our grantee partners are doing, consider supporting them directly.
Supporting the education of every child by raising private funds, awarding grants, developing community partnerships, and advocating for Madison’s public schools.
Delivering culturally, linguistically diverse books and literacy learning reinforcement programs to underserved children engaging them in literacy activities designed to create a love of learning and reinforce skills young readers need.
Developing programming and services to fill gaps in access to healthcare and housing in the Madison area.
Addressing the mental health and well-being of BIPOC families.
Strengthening families, promoting literacy, and providing neighborhood-based model health care.
Improving the quality of life of people, communities and our planet by sourcing and directly delivering surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need around the world.
Leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery and teamwork.
Redefining exceptional service through compassionate care to our neighbors.
Providing compassionate and progressive care, improving the health and wellness of the community, and going beyond expectations in healthcare today and always.
Providing accessible, quality primary and related health care services to Milwaukee residents, with our continuing emphasis on medically-underserved families and individuals.