Daily 3 Foundations - 10/1/25

Oct 1

10/1/2025

Here are today’s daily 3 foundations. The Boston Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, and Bush Foundation.

Website: https://www.tbf.org/
Mission & Purpose: To build and sustain a vital, prosperous city and region where justice and opportunity are extended to everyone. As the community foundation for Greater Boston, they partner with donors and nonprofits to address the area's greatest challenges.
Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on the Greater Boston area. The foundation supports nonprofits through a variety of discretionary grant programs with a focus on five key strategy areas: Arts and Culture, Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods and Housing, and Jobs and Economic Development. They have an open application process, and specific grant opportunities are posted on their website.
Featured Opportunity: The foundation's "Open Door Grants" is a prominent, ongoing opportunity. It provides responsive funding to a wide range of community-based organizations, offering both project and general operating support. The program is designed to be accessible to a broad array of nonprofits serving the Greater Boston community.

Website: https://www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: A legacy foundation dedicated to being a force for good in the communities of Southeast Michigan and Western New York. They aim to improve the quality of life for residents by investing in key areas that were important to the founder, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.
Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is limited to Southeast Michigan (seven counties) and Western New York (nine counties). The foundation has four core focus areas: Children & Youth, Young Adults & Working Families, Caregiving, and Community Assets (such as parks, trails, and industry hubs). The foundation is a proactive grantmaker and does not accept unsolicited proposals; they identify potential partners that align with their strategic goals.
Featured Opportunity: A signature initiative is their investment in parks and trails. The foundation has committed significant funding to create and enhance public green spaces and trail networks in both Detroit and Buffalo, with the goal of improving community health and connecting neighborhoods.

Website: https://www.bushfoundation.org/
Mission & Purpose: To invest in great ideas and the people who power them in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography. They work to inspire and support creative problem-solving to make the region better for everyone.
Broad Funding Guidelines: The foundation's grantmaking is focused on supporting leadership and community innovation within its specific three-state and 23-Native-nation region. They do not fund direct service programs, but rather invest in the people and processes that can create large-scale change.
Featured Opportunity: The Bush Fellowship is the foundation's flagship program. It provides grants of up to $100,000 to individuals to pursue education and learning experiences that will help them become more effective leaders. The application period typically opens in the late summer. They also offer Community Innovation Grants for organizations with inclusive, collaborative problem-solving processes.

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