The Wilson Foundation announces new Executive Director

Rochester, NY—The Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation, Inc. announces that Rachel Sherman has become its new Executive Director. Rachel has served the Wilson Foundation since 2019, managing operations, finance, family engagement, and governance. In this period, she guided the organization through a time of transition as well as a close examination of practices […]

Commitment to Racial Equity

As a Foundation rooted in our Founders’ hearts and vision for acting as a catalyst for change, the Board of the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Foundation aligns with the goals of the global Black Lives Matter movement. We state, unequivocally, our commitment to racial equity, and we stand against all forms of racism, […]

Capacity Building Funding

Wilson Foundation strategic focus area #1: Capacity Building will enhance the needs of the community and non-profits to better support families and youth in relation to trauma supports and housing issues. The funding community asks a lot of non-profits—change the world but don’t spend any money on staff in order to do it. The Wilson […]