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The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation accepts grant applications year-round for projects that align with its strategic focus areas. The foundation prioritizes projects that are creative, visionary, and have significant potential for resolving important needs within its target regions. The application process begins with registration on the Fluxx portal followed by a Letter of Inquiry (LOI).
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is a private corporation based in DETROIT, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is % Jeffrey C Littmann. It holds total assets of $896.5M. Annual income is reported at $547.7M. GENERATOR Z IS AN IDEAS LAB FOR TEENS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS TO REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK. TEENS ARE THE EXPERTS OF THEIR OWN LIVES AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS ARE THE SOURCE OF AFTERSCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES. TOGETHER, THEY DRIVE THE BRIGHTEST POSSIBLE FUTURE.ONE THOUSAND TEENS ACROSS BOTH REGIONS BECAME GENERATORS AND SHARED THEIR STORIES AND INSIGHTS. OVER 200 AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS LEARNED FROM GENERATORS, TURNING INSIGHT INTO IDEAS. THROUGH A GRANT TO LAKESHORE CONNECTIONS, NEARLY 100 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2021 TO BRING THESE IDEAS TO LIFE. According to available records, The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation has made 2,670 grants totaling $694.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $115.8M and $311.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $311.7M distributed across 1,066 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $15M, with an average award of $260K. The foundation has supported 749 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 33 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
TIGHT KNIT IS A CONTENT SERIES ABOUT THE MANY WAYS PEOPLE ARE WORKING TO BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITIES. SEASON ONE EXPLORED THE COMPLEXITY AND JOY INHERENT IN PROVIDING CARE FOR AN OLDER FAMILY MEMBER. SEASON TWO FOLLOWS TEENS AND ADULTS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE VARIOUS PATHWAYS THAT CAN LEAD TO GOOD JOBS AND CAREERS, AND THE SYSTEMS THAT CAN SUPPORT OR IMPEDE THEIR SUCCESS. CENTERED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK, TIGHT KNIT SHARES MULTIFACETED STORIES OF OUR WORKFORCE SYSTEM, FROM REVIVING HIGH SCHOOL CAREER TECH EDUCATION TO GROWING INDUSTRIES, CAREER PATHS TO POLICIES, PERSONAL GOALS TO EMPLOYER NEEDS AND BEYOND. THIS IS A SERIES ABOUT OUR ACCESS TO WORK AND ITS INFLUENCE ON OUR WORLD.
Expenses: $766K
GENERATOR Z IS AN IDEAS LAB THAT LAUNCHED IN 2020 FOR TEENS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS TO REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK. TEENS ARE THE EXPERTS OF THEIR OWN LIVES AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS ARE THE SOURCE OF AFTERSCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES. TOGETHER, THEY DRIVE THE BRIGHTEST POSSIBLE FUTURE.ONE THOUSAND TEENS ACROSS BOTH REGIONS BECAME GENERATORS AND SHARED THEIR STORIES AND INSIGHTS. OVER 200 AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS LEARNED FROM GENERATORS, TURNING INSIGHT INTO IDEAS. NEARLY 100 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WILL RECEIVE GRANTS IN 2022 TO BRING THESE IDEAS TO LIFE.
Expenses: $398K
GENERATOR Z IS AN IDEAS LAB FOR TEENS AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS TO REIMAGINE THE FUTURE OF AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NEW YORK. TEENS ARE THE EXPERTS OF THEIR OWN LIVES AND AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS ARE THE SOURCE OF AFTERSCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES. TOGETHER, THEY DRIVE THE BRIGHTEST POSSIBLE FUTURE.ONE THOUSAND TEENS ACROSS BOTH REGIONS BECAME GENERATORS AND SHARED THEIR STORIES AND INSIGHTS. OVER 200 AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS LEARNED FROM GENERATORS, TURNING INSIGHT INTO IDEAS. THROUGH A GRANT TO LAKESHORE CONNECTIONS, NEARLY 100 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED FUNDING IN 2021 TO BRING THESE IDEAS TO LIFE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 2,670 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MI, MA.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $694.6M across 2,670 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $260K. Individual grants have ranged from $50 to $15M.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation provides grant application information on their website. Visit their grants page for current funding opportunities and application guidelines.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation is headquartered in DETROIT, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 33 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David O Egner | PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXCECUTIVE OFFICER | $650K | $58K | $708K |
| Norah M O'Brien | TREASURER | $300K | $49K | $349K |
| Maura Dewan | SECRETARY | $275K | $65K | $340K |
| Mary M Wilson | CHAIRWOMAN/TRUSTEE | $58K | $0 | $58K |
| Jeffrey C Littmann | TRUSTEE | $58K | $0 | $58K |
Total Giving
$156.9M
Total Assets
$1B
Fair Market Value
$1B
Net Worth
$995.6M
Grants Paid
$137.6M
Contributions
$16.1M
Net Investment Income
$71.9M
Distribution Amount
$50.7M
Total: $512.7M
Total Grants
2,670
Total Giving
$694.6M
Average Grant
$260K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
749
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BudcTO ENSURE THE EXECUTION OF THE FIRST PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK. | Buffalo, NY | $12M | 2023 |
| Detroit Riverfront ConservancyTO TRANSFORM WEST RIVERFRONT PARK INTO THE RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK. | Detroit, MI | $10M | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Greater BuffaloTO SUPPORT THE CITY WITHIN A PARK INITIATIVE. | Buffalo, NY | $10M | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast MichiganTO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. | Detroit, MI | $5M | 2023 |
| Motown MuseumTO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL COSTS TO EXPAND THE MOTOWN MUSEUM. |
| Gerard T Mazurkiewicz |
| TRUSTEE |
| $46K |
| $0 |
| $46K |
| W Frank Fountain | TRUSTEE | $46K | $0 | $46K |
| David J Colligan | TRUSTEE | $44K | $0 | $44K |
| Mary M Owen | TRUSTEE | $42K | $0 | $42K |
| Eugene Driker | TRUSTEE | $31K | $0 | $31K |
| Howard Morris | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $14K | $0 | $14K |
| Dr Thomasina Stenhouse | COMMITTEE MEMBER | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Detroit, MI |
| $3M |
| 2023 |
| Lakeshore Connections IncTO SUPPOR THE PEDALS PROGRAM IN WNY FOR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING SUPPORTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS. | Buffalo, NY | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Techtown DetroitTO SUPPORT NONPROFIT CAPACITY-BUILDING AND COLLABORATION IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN. | Detroit, MI | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Rosalynn Carter Institute For CaregiversTO SUPPORT THE "AMPLIFYING THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN CAREGIVERS" INITIATIVE. | Americus, GA | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Launch NyTO PROVIDE CONTINUED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR ADVISORY SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS IN WNY. | Buffalo, NY | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways InitiativeTO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE SECTIONS OF THE IRON BELLE TRAIL IN WASHTENAW AND WAYNE COUNTIES. | Chelsea, MI | $1.5M | 2023 |
| Center For Regional StrategiesTO SERVE AS THE CENTRAL INTERMEDIARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WNY REGIONAL REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP. | Buffalo, NY | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Oakland Community CollegeTO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS, K-12 ALIGNMENT, AND MOBILITY SECTOR TALENT PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AS PART OF D3C3. | Auburn Hills, MI | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Albright-Knox Art GalleryTO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RALPH C. WILSON, JR. TOWN SQUARE AS PART OF THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERYS CAMPUS EXPANSION. | Buffalo, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| The Boston Foundation Inc (Dba The Philanthropic Initiative)SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE COMMUNITIES CARE FAMILY CAREGIVER RESPITE PROGRAM. | Boston, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Institute For Healthcare ImprovementTO LAUNCH CAREFRONT WITH SEVEN HEALTH SYSTEMS IN SEMI AND WNY. | Boston, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| Invest Detroit FoundationFOR SUPPORT OF THE FIRST CAPITAL FUND (FCF). | Detroit, MI | $1M | 2023 |
| Rochester Area Community FoundationSUPPORT THE MEDINA HIGH WALL PROJECT. | Rochester, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Economic Development Group Doing Business As The Northland Workforce TrainiTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN MIDDLE-SKILL, MIDDLE-WAGE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND CLEAN ENERGY CAREERS. | Buffalo, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership FoundationTO CATALYZE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH BY ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESSES AND DEVELOPING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECOSYSTEM. | Detroit, MI | $1M | 2023 |
| Westminster Economic Development Initiative Inc (Wedi)$1,000,000 TO SUPPORT WESTMINSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, INC.S (WEDI) NEW WEST SIDE BAZAAR IN BUFFALO. | Buffalo, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Tapestry Charter SchoolTO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRACK TO BE USED BY YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF BUFFALO. | Buffalo, NY | $900K | 2023 |
| Eastern Market CorporationTO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP/SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMMING AND ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY-BUILDING/SUSTAINABILITY. | Detroit, MI | $900K | 2023 |
| Rand CorporationTO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF THE PEDALS PROGRAM IN SE MICHIGAN AND WESTERN NY. | Santa Monica, CA | $876K | 2023 |
| National Fish And Wildlife FoundationTO SUPPORT THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN RESILIENCY FUND AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAVE OUR GREAT LAKES WESTERN NEW YORK PRIORITY FUND. | Washington, DC | $850K | 2023 |
| Nybdc Local Development Corporation Dba Pursuit Community FinanceTO ESTABLISH THE WNY SMALL BUSINESS LOAN FUND. | Albany, NY | $800K | 2023 |
| Fair Food NetworkSUPPORT FOR THE MICHIGAN GOOD FOOD FUND AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL HUB FOR FOOD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST MI. | Detroit, MI | $750K | 2023 |
| Enterprise Community PartnersTO SUPPORT PHASE 2 OF THE DETROIT CDO FUND. | Detroit, MI | $750K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Monroe CountyTHIS GRANT WILL MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR PARTNERS IN MONROE COUNTY WITH CFMC AS FIDUCIARY TO CONSTRUCT THE MONROE LOOP TRAIL. | Monroe, MI | $750K | 2023 |
| Open Space Institute Land TrustTO RENOVATE AND INSTALL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE IN THREE PARKS IDENTIFIED IN THE BUFFALO PARKS MASTER PLAN. | New York, NY | $703K | 2023 |
| Schoolcraft CollegeTO SUPPORT THE STUDENT SUCCESS, K-12 ALIGNMENT, AND MOBILITY SECTOR TALENT PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AS A PART OF DC3C. | Livonia, MI | $700K | 2023 |
| Beverly Gray Business Exchange Center IncTO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH INITIATIVE, LED BY THE EXCHANGE AT BEVERLY GRAY AND THE FOUNDRY. | Buffalo, NY | $700K | 2023 |
| Monroe Community College FoundationTO SUPPORT START-UP OPERATIONAL AND CAPITAL EQUIPMENT COSTS FOR THE FINGER LAKES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER. | Rochester, NY | $700K | 2023 |
| Alfred State College Development Fund IncTO SUPPORT THE WNY WORKS PLATFORM AND ASSESS AREAS OF REGIONAL PROGRAMMATIC COLLABORATION BETWEEN JCC, GCC, AND ASC. | Alfred, NY | $700K | 2023 |
| Capital Impact PartnersSUPPORT FOR CAPITAL IMPACT PARTNERS EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE AND PREDEVELOPMENT SUBGRANT PROGRAM. | Arlington, VA | $697K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan DetroitTO SUPPORT AND EXPAND THE MOBILE COMPONENT OF THE EQUIPMENT SHARING PROGRAM. | Detroit, MI | $680K | 2023 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterTO EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF THE OURNOTES COMPONENT OF OPENNOTES. | Boston, MA | $673K | 2023 |
| Michigan Nonprofit AssociationTO SUPPORT INTERMEDIARIES IN THEIR WORK HELPING ADDRESS THE EXISTING AND COVID-19 RELATED CHALLENGES FACING NONPROFITS. | Detroit, MI | $644K | 2023 |
| Per Scholas IncTO LAUNCH A SITE IN BUFFALO AND TWO SATELLITE CAMPUSES THAT WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT IN MIDDLE-SKILL TECH PATHWAYS. | Bronx, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Council Of Michigan FoundationsTO ALLOCATE MICHIGAN SPARK GRANT FUNDS THROUGH REGIONAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS. | Detroit, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| Torn Space TheaterTO SUPPORT TORN SPACE THEATERS CAPITAL PLAN IN THE FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD ON BUFFALOS EAST SIDE. | Buffalo, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Niagara Arts And Cultural CenterTO SUPPORT THE RENOVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE NIAGARA ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERS GRAND THEATER. | Niagara Falls, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Wayne County ParksTO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION OF THE HOLLIDAY NATURE PRESERVE IN WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN. | Livonia, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| Advancing Macomb Foundation IncTO SUPPORT THE CLINTON RIVER SPILLWAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. | Mount Clemens, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| CaringbridgeTO SUPPORT CARINGBRIDGES CAREGIVER JOURNEY RESEARCH INITIATIVE. | Bloomington, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| YouthpriseTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH HUBS THAT WILL CENTER YOUNG PEOPLE AND INTEGRATION WITHIN PROGRAMS AND INTERMEDIARIES. | Minneapolis, MN | $500K | 2023 |
| Niagara Falls National Heritage Area IncTO SUPPORT THE DIGITIZATION OF THE NIAGARA FALL PUBLIC LIBRARYS LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION. | Niagara University, NY | $500K | 2023 |
| 43north Bpc IncTO SUPPORT HIGH-GROWTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INCREASE ACCESS TO VENTURE CAPITAL IN WNY. | Buffalo, NY | $475K | 2023 |
| National Domestic Workers AllianceTO SUPPORT THE CARE CAN'T WAIT MICHIGAN INITIATIVE. | New York, NY | $450K | 2023 |
| Michigan Municipal League FoundationTO SUPPORT MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUES CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF STRATEGIES AND PROJECTS THAT CATALYZE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. | Ann Arbor, MI | $410K | 2023 |
| Dream It Do It Western New YorkTO EXPAND MANUFACTURING CAREER AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. | Jamestown, NY | $400K | 2023 |
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