Phoenix Investors' Philanthropy Builds More Than Just Warehouses

MILWAUKEE, WI – January 07, 2026 – While Phoenix Investors has built a national reputation on reviving former manufacturing facilities, the company and its affiliates spent 2025 demonstrating a commitment to building communities in a different way. Through a series of charitable initiatives, Phoenix Investors, alongside Phoenix Construction and the Crivello Family Foundation, provided significant support to more than 20 organizations, reinforcing a corporate philosophy that weds large-scale economic development with grassroots social responsibility.

The year-long effort, involving everything from monetary gifts to technical and real estate support, highlights a deliberate strategy to invest in the social fabric of the communities where the industrial real estate giant operates. This dual-pronged approach of revitalizing economic engines and directly funding local needs showcases a modern model of corporate citizenship.

A Multifaceted Approach to Community Support

The breadth of the organizations supported in 2025 paints a picture of a philanthropic strategy that is both deep and wide. The recipients ranged from public service departments like the Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments to healthcare providers such as the Aurora Health Care Foundation. The giving also addressed fundamental human needs through groups like the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, Kinship Community Food Center, and Stepping Stone Shelter for Women.

This support was not merely a line item in a budget. In several instances, the contributions were designed for maximum impact. For example, Phoenix Investors extended a $100,000 matching gift to Pathfinders, a Milwaukee-based organization that provides services to homeless and vulnerable youth. The funds were earmarked to bolster the nonprofit’s anti-sexual violence services, youth shelter, street outreach, and mental health resources. In a public acknowledgment, a representative for the youth services organization stated that such generosity allows them to meet young people where they are and connect them with resources that lead to a better future, noting that the entire community grows stronger when its youth thrive.

Other notable contributions included a partnership with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School and Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for a holiday food distribution drive and a $15,000 donation from the Crivello Family Foundation to the Playground Warriors, a local boys' basketball team. Organizations like the Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) and Fellowship Missions also publicly recognized receiving generous support, underscoring the tangible effect of the contributions on their operations.

The Synergy of Business and Philanthropy

The charitable activities are not disconnected from the core business of Phoenix Investors. The company specializes in the acquisition and renovation of massive, often dormant, industrial properties across the United States. Its portfolio, held by affiliate companies, spans approximately 85 million square feet across 27 states. This business model positions the firm as a major economic force in the towns and cities it enters, often restarting local economies by preparing old facilities for new tenants.

This philanthropic strategy appears to be a natural extension of that mission. By investing in local charities, the company strengthens the same communities its real estate projects are designed to serve. This creates a powerful synergy: while the revitalized properties provide jobs and tax revenue, the charitable giving addresses immediate social needs, improving the overall quality of life. This holistic approach helps build goodwill and solidifies the company’s role as a long-term community partner rather than just a property owner.

The geographic alignment of the donations with the company’s operational footprint is clear. A significant number of recipients are based in Milwaukee, the company's headquarters. However, the list also includes organizations in Northern Indiana, Michigan City, and High Point, North Carolina, reflecting the national scope of its real estate portfolio and a commitment to its various “host communities.”

A Legacy of Giving: The Crivello Family Foundation

Central to this philanthropic push is the Crivello Family Foundation, the charitable arm founded in July 2023 by Frank P. Crivello, who also serves as Chairman and Founder of Phoenix Investors and Phoenix Construction. The foundation’s mission is to provide transformational support by funding other 501(c)(3) organizations working to reduce violence, improve education, generate employment, and alleviate poverty.

By channeling support through a dedicated foundation, the effort gains a distinct identity rooted in family values and a long-term vision. It frames the corporate giving as part of a deeper, personal commitment to community betterment. This philosophy is articulated by Crivello himself in the company's year-end reflection.

"This past year has confirmed what's always been at the core of our organizations—that strong communities are built through commitment, collaboration, and care," said Crivello. "Across Phoenix Investors, Phoenix Construction, and the Crivello Family Foundation, we're proud to support initiatives that create positive, lasting impact where it matters most. Giving back isn't just something we do; it's part of who we are, and we remain dedicated to continuing this work alongside the communities we're fortunate enough to be part of."

This statement encapsulates the ethos driving the three entities: a belief that responsible business leadership involves active and sustained community engagement. The foundation’s focus on creating public-private partnerships and even donating property for nonprofit use further demonstrates a strategic, asset-based approach to philanthropy that leverages the company’s unique strengths.

As Phoenix Investors continues to expand its platform, which now includes the acquisition and repositioning of data centers to meet growing digital infrastructure demands, its model of integrated community investment is likely to expand with it. The efforts in 2025 have set a clear precedent, showing how a leader in industrial real estate can build a legacy that extends far beyond the walls of its properties by Patrick Griffin.