Founders Interests

Grant Areas

Family Legacy

Family Legacy

Founders Legacy For more than three decades, Bader Philanthropies has advanced initiatives deeply meaningful to Dr. Alfred and Isabel Bader and Helen Daniels Bader. Their legacy reflects a commitment to education, chemistry, arts accessibility, leadership development...

Major Gifts

Major Gifts

Since opening its doors in 1992, Bader Philanthropies has supported institutions that reflect the passions, values, and enduring commitments of its founders—organizations that serve as anchors in their communities. Over the years, this commitment has taken many forms:...

Milwaukee Jewish Education

Milwaukee Jewish Education

Since 1992, Judaic values have been woven into the fabric of the Foundation’s mission and its support of diverse partners. Preserving Jewish cultural heritage remains central to this commitment—through rigorous academic environments grounded in Judaic values,...

Protecting Democracy

Protecting Democracy

Our Protecting Democracy grant area supports nonpartisan efforts that expand equitable access to voter education, strengthen civic literacy, and amplify historically marginalized voices. We invest in organizations that equip communities with the knowledge and tools to...

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