Mission
Related Ross Foundation works to ensure that the growth of West Palm Beach benefits the whole community — that opportunity reaches everyone, and no one is left behind.
Our work centers on the revitalization of the Historic Northwest District, Coleman Park, and Pleasant City neighborhoods, carried out in close partnership with their residents.
OUR JOURNEY
The mission of Related Ross Foundation builds on the legacy of Related Ross.
For more than 25 years, Related Ross has helped transform West Palm Beach into a vibrant, connected, and culturally rich urban center. This legacy now includes significant philanthropic investments in upcoming projects such as the Cleveland Clinic Hospital and Vanderbilt University’s new campus in Downtown West Palm Beach.
These transformative efforts reflect Related Ross’s vision of an opportunity-rich city and underscore the urgency of Related Ross Foundation’s mission to ensure all residents can share in that future.
2023The Foundation launched with a lead gift of $8.35 million from Stephen M. Ross to Palm Beach State College, guaranteeing tuition-free education for students living in our target neighborhoods.
2024Related Ross pledged $1 million through the Foundation to help reimagine and enhance Roosevelt Elementary School.
2025The Foundation began active grant-making to support nonprofit organizations that foster economic mobility, neighborhood stability, and educational access.
2028Beginning in 2028, charitable contributions from the Related Ross Foundation and its business partners are projected to exceed $1.5 million annually, with expected growth reaching over $2.5 million per year within the next decade.
FOCUS AREAS
Related Ross Foundation focuses on the Historic Northwest District, Coleman Park, and Pleasant City.
These neighborhoods are rich in cultural heritage, community pride, and resilience. Philanthropic engagement in these communities must be shaped by the voices of residents and guided by a deep historical legacy that calls for preservation, equity, and long-term partnership.
