Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Washtenaw Community College is a school in Ann Arbor.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan is serving the community by providing high-quality programs to youth in a safe, fun environment.

The Buffalo Urban Development Corp. has acquired a 90-year-old former industrial site that officials hope will be home to a new manufacturing or high tech business in the coming years.Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) is the City of Buffalo's not-for-profit development agency, reclaiming distressed land and buildings for future development. BUDC seeks to create an environment conducive to private investment, provide oversight and visioning for projects of regional significance, serve as a liaison among various public and private stakeholders, serve as a conduit for public funding of significant projects and serve as a real estate holding company for certain public-sector projects.

Launch NY is a nonprofit venture development organization based in Buffalo, New York, that functions as a Community Financial Institution designated by the U.S. Treasury. Established in 2012, its mission is to support and invest in high-growth startups across the 27 counties of western Upstate New York. Launch NY provides pro bono mentoring and facilitates access to capital for companies with significant growth potential, particularly in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, biomedical, information technology, and cleantech. By fostering an entrepreneurial culture and investing in impactful businesses, Launch NY aims to catalyze economic development in the region.

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper is a charitable organization. They offer to protect clean water and restore the health of ecosystems. Their services include ecological planning, bioregional urban design, urban planning, and citizen action.