The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation

The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $896.5M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$896.5Mtotal assets
2012IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $111.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Budc $24.5M
  • Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo $17.7M
  • Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan $15.8M
  • Detroit Riverfront Conservancy $10M
  • Center For Regional Strategies $3.1M
  • Motown Museum $3M
  • Techtown Detroit $2.6M
  • Lakeshore Connections Inc $2.6M
  • The Boston Foundation Inc (dba The Philanthropic Initiative) $2.4M
  • Invest Detroit Foundation $2M
  • Rosalynn Carter Institute For Caregivers $1.5M
  • Launch Ny $1.5M
  • Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative $1.5M
  • Council Of Michigan Foundations $1.3M
  • Oakland Community College $1.2M
  • Rand Corporation $1.1M
  • Albright-knox Art Gallery $1M
  • Rochester Area Community Foundation $1M
  • Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation $1M
  • Institute For Healthcare Improvement $1M
  • Westminster Economic Development Initiative Inc (wedi) $1M
  • Economic Development Group Doing Business As The Northland Workforce Traini $1M
  • Ny Funders Alliance Initiatives Fund $916K
  • Tapestry Charter School $900K
  • Eastern Market Corporation $900K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$115.8M
  • FY2021$128.9M
  • FY2022$155.9M
  • FY2023$138.1M

About The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersDetroit, Michigan
  • EIN450921232
  • IRS ruling2012

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation?

The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan with $896.5M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation?

The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation's EIN is 450921232. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation?

Private foundations like The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.