About Us

We’re for Southeastern Wisconsin. We’re for the magic of music, dance and theater. We’re for raising our community up. With your support, UPAF funds diverse local performing arts organizations, producing:

• Performances that inspire, challenge minds and stir emotions
• Confident and energized youth who use the arts as a springboard for lives filled with creativity
• Shared experiences that connect people from all backgrounds and ages

UPAF engages the community to support 14 Performing Arts Members, including these nationally or regionally recognized organizations:  First Stage, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Skylight Music Theatre. UPAF also selects numerous Affiliates each year for additional granting. Since 1967, UPAF's work has been instrumental in allowing these groups to focus more of their efforts on what they do best — creating, performing, educating and inspiring.

UPAF Vision:
Shaping a diverse, vibrant and sustainable cultural life for all.

UPAF Mission:

1. Raising much-needed funds to ensure entertainment excellence
2. Promoting the performing arts as a regional asset
3. Responsibly stewarding the dollars our donors so generously give us

Your gift to UPAF is a sound investment in the vitality of Southeastern Wisconsin. UPAF holds the highest rating from Charity Navigator for financial management, transparency and accountability.

UPAF receives NO government funding. Generous individuals, companies and foundations contribute to all dollars raised.

UPAF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the U.S. under EIN: 39-6100399.