Private foundation · Detroit, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $500
- Typical grant
- $500 to $500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 412 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $141.2M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141.2M | $500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $138.1M | $500 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ralph wilson jr foundation · detroit · 3138851895 · info@rcwrf.org
- What to send
- See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
- Limits
- See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- David O EgnerPresident/chief executive officer
- Norah M O'brienTreasurer
- Maura DewanSecretary
- Elizabeth Woike-GangaTrustee
- Jeffrey C LittmannTrustee
- Mary M OwenChairman/trustee
- Mary M WilsonTrustee
- David J ColliganTrustee
- Gerard T MazurikiewiczCommittee member
- W Frank FountainTrustee
- Howard MorrisCommittee member
- Dr Thomasina StenhouseCommittee member
- Ray TelangTrustee
- Monique WellsCommittee member
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Employee matching grant
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Employee Matching Grant | $500 |
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