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The Foundation supports NARI Milwaukee education and certification programs, scholarships and similar grants to assist in the professional training of individuals in or entering the remodeling field and other activities deemed necessary to ensure professionally trained individuals are able to enter or advance their career in the residential remodeling and home improvement industry.

The generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations and community groups make our mission work possible. Every item or dollar donated helps provide education opportunities to youth who want to enter the home remodeling and improvement industry, adults looking for a career change or continuing education to maintain their level of professionalism or advance their career.

Through the generosity of donors over the past 29 years, the Foundation has presented more than $250,000 in scholarships, grants, equipment and supplies to Wisconsin-based educational institutions, students and those embarking on continuing education.

Item donation

Items are accepted year-round and can be dropped off at the NARI Milwaukee / NARI Milwaukee Foundation office located at 11815 West Dearbourn Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226, M-F between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm. Courtesy drop-off calls appreciated 414-771-4071. Please complete an item donation form and a donation receipt form is available for your tax filing.

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One time or recurring gift

To make an online gift, please use the form button below. To make a gift by mail, send your check made out to NARI Milwaukee Foundation with a completed donation form to NARI Milwaukee Foundation, 11815 West Dearbourn Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

To make a gift by phone, call (414) 771-4071.

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Major giving

NARI Milwaukee Foundation Trades Future Club is a group of individual or corporate donors committed to ensure the home remodeling and improvement industry has a strong work force through their annual support of $10,000 or more.

The contributions from these generous donors support the next generation of the construction trade workforce. The Foundation provides grants, equipment and supplies to Wisconsin-based educational institutions to start or further develop their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Safety equipment, tools and materials are continuously needed to ensure the success of these construction trade programs fostering our next carpenters, plumbers, electricians and more.

The contributions support quality education programs to those already in the industry through NARI Milwaukee’s education program and Remodeler & Supplier Expo. These programs are missioned to keep NARI member companies at the top of their professional levels and maintain their certifications and licenses through required Continuing Education Units (CEU).

NARI Milwaukee Foundation expresses great gratitude to all of these individuals for their generosity towards ensuring and building a future workforce in the residential home remodeling and improvement sector.

Donation Amount: $10,000 to $24,999

Welcome gift, invitation to annual Trades Future Club and Foundation Board of Directors networking breakfast, 6 daily tickets to the Residential Construction Skills Competition, second choice of school sponsorship for the Residential Construction Skills Competition and noted as a Trades Future Club donor on all Foundation sponsor signage.

Donation Amount  $25,000 plus 

Welcome gift, invitation to annual Trades Future Club and Foundation Board of Directors networking breakfast, 12 daily tickets to the Residential Construction Skills Competition, first choice of school sponsorship for the Residential Construction Skills Competition, foursome in the annual Tee Up for the Trades, foursome of shooters in the annual Shoot Clays for the Trades event, noted as a Trades Future Club donor on all Foundation sponsor signage.

If you have any questions or are interested in how to be a member of the Future Trades Club, please contact the NARI Milwaukee Foundation at 414-771-4071 or email us.

The NARI Milwaukee Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your tax advisor regarding specific questions about your donation. Tax Identification Number 39-1795340.

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Planned giving

A legacy commitment to ensure the home remodeling and improvement industry never has a worker shortage and future and current trades people have the education needed for successful careers and advancement.

Making a planned gift is an investment in the industry’s future. Your gift will provide scholarships, grants, equipment and supplies to Wisconsin-based students and educational institutions for years to come. It will also support the continued and advanced education of people already in the industry promoting the professionalism of NARI members. Planning giving provides income and estate tax advantages.

A legacy gift is easy to make. Add NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. as a beneficiary in your estate plan or will by using the information below:

NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc.
11815 West Dearbourn Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Tax Identification Number 39-1795340

We recommend you consult an attorney or financial planner for assistance in any estate planning. Thank you!

We’d love to hear from you if you’ve chosen to investment in the next generation of trade professionals by including NARI Milwaukee Foundation, Inc. in your estate plan! If you’d like to share this great news or if you have any questions, please contact the NARI Milwaukee Foundation at 414-771-4071 or email us.

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