Based on available verified sources, there is limited public information about an organization specifically named "Ralph Hull Foundation." However, sources reference **Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds**, which are administered through community foundations in the Buffalo and Southeast Michigan regions. These funds appear to represent the philanthropic legacy of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.9M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$848K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
42
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+2.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds support:
- Arts & Culture: The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative provides grants to small and medium-sized arts organizations
- Community Development: General community benefit and nonprofit support across funded regions
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
support arts organizations and community-based nonprofits
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds operate in two primary regions:
- Greater Buffalo, New York (administered through Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo)
- Southeast Michigan (administered through Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,854,696 | $15,503,322 | $15,672,372 |
| Revenue | $1,465,567 | $978,297 | $695,564 |
| Expenses | $1,114,193 | $1,147,347 | $1,163,448 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $891,056 | $937,210 | $973,831 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,274,514 | $778,023 | $521,426 |
| Distributable Amount | $877,942 | $829,398 | $823,676 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY HULL | SECRETARY/ TREASURER | 15 | $21,500 |
| TODD W NYSTROM | PRESIDENT | 2 | $3,500 |
| CON LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $2,500 |
| EDWARD PARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,500 |
| NATHAN NYSTROM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,500 |
| AMY HULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative grants announced, supporting small to medium-sized arts organizations in the Greater Buffalo region
Community Foundation Announces 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative2025 grant awards from Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds announced through the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Community Foundation Announces 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative2024 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture Initiative grants awarded to arts organizations
Community Foundation Announces 2025 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Arts & Culture InitiativeSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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