A Non-Arts Funder Commits Millions for the Arts—and Offers Elusive Endowment Funding

A Non-Arts Funder Commits Millions for the Arts—and Offers Elusive Endowment Funding

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has made a huge arts commitment that includes often-overlooked endowment support. VP Jim Boyle explains how the foundation’s economic development focus area led them to the arts.

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Funder Spotlight: A Brief Look at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Funder Spotlight: A Brief Look at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

This sporty Midwestern funder has over a billion in the bank, big spend-down plans and a fondness for parks and recreation. Here’s what you need to know about the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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Four Foundations Are Boosting Dozens of Groups Serving Detroit’s Communities of Color

Four Foundations Are Boosting Dozens of Groups Serving Detroit’s Communities of Color

A group of major funders pledged $11 million to support groups led by and serving BIPOC communities in Detroit. We take a closer look at this latest example of philanthropy’s heightened focus on backing communities of color.

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Take a Hike: Why a Foundation is Giving Millions for Nature Trails

Take a Hike: Why a Foundation is Giving Millions for Nature Trails

Investing in parks and other nature amenities has become a growing part of place-based philanthropy in recent years. The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is the latest funder to emerge in this space, and it has some seriously deep pockets.

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