The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds: Caregiving Fund, Design & Access Fund, and Youth Sports Fund

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Purpose

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds were created to provide permanent, endowed support for programs and initiatives that reflect the personal passions of Mr. Wilson. Those areas of support are: Caregiving, Design & Access, Youth Sports, and Grosse Pointe Community Assets.

Background

On November 18, 2015, The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a series of grants to fund projects and initiatives that reflect the personal passions of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., a Detroit native and the founder and longtime owner of the Buffalo Bills professional football team.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is dedicated primarily to sustained investment in the quality of life of the people of southeastern Michigan and western New York, reflecting Mr. Wilson’s devotion to his hometown of Detroit and the people of greater Buffalo, home of his Bills franchise. Among the grants announced were funds to create the permanent Legacy Funds at the Community Foundation, to align with some of the key priority areas of the Foundation in perpetuity.

The Community Foundation is honored that The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation trustees, as part of their investments, have chosen to work with the Community Foundation in this way, to permanently support organizations and causes that Mr. Wilson cared about so deeply.

Focus Areas

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Funds support grants in separate key areas that honor the lifetime interests of Mr. Wilson:

Caregivers Fund

• support for projects within southeast Michigan that assist caregivers of persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and are part of an underserved community, with a preference for requests to provide support to caregivers of older adults.
• support for projects in southeast Michigan that serve to increase the walkability and bikeability of local communities and/or increasing outdoor recreational activities within the region.
• support for projects in southeast Michigan that bring high-quality sports programs to youth.

Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund

• Support for projects of anchor nonprofit organizations that provide services and experiences to residents of the 5 Grosse Pointe communities, home to Mr. Wilson during his lifetime.

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Eligibility

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• Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or government in southeast Michigan may apply for a grant from the Caregiving Fund, the Design & Access Fund, or the Youth Sports Fund.
• For the three funds that serve southeast Michigan, counties of interest include:
  • Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston Counties.

Ineligibility

• No grants will be made to individuals.
• Low priority is given to requests for ongoing operational costs, capital campaigns, annual fund drives, conferences or other one-time events.
• Some specific capital equipment, such as sports equipment for projects supported by the Youth Sports Fund, or medical equipment for projects supported by the Caregiving Fund, may be considered within a larger project scope.
• Specific to the Design & Access Fund:
• Large sports facilities are not of interest to this fund.
• Playgrounds are only of interest if they utilize universal access design and are connected to larger recreation corridors within and between communities.