Related Ross Launches the Related Ross Foundation
Related Ross Launches the Related Ross Foundation to Advance Inclusive Growth in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL — October 3, 2025 — Related Ross today announced the launch of the Related Ross Foundation, its nonprofit and grantmaking arm dedicated to ensuring that West Palm Beach’s growth benefits the entire community. In partnership with Related Ross’ corporate tenants, the Foundation invests in local residents and organizations to drive neighborhood revitalization and create opportunities that foster long-term prosperity.
“The Related Ross Foundation underscores our belief that West Palm Beach’s progress must be shared progress,” said Related Ross Executive Vice President and Related Ross Foundation Chair Jordan Bargas. “By working hand-in-hand with local organizations, we aim to create opportunities that uplift every generation and ensure that growth enriches the cultural and social fabric of our city.”
Guided by its funding pillars of economic opportunity, community flourishing, and cultural vitality, the Related Ross Foundation reflects the company’s vision for building well-connected, thriving, and culturally enriched neighborhoods. Its efforts currently focus on strengthening three historic communities, including the Historic Northwest District, Coleman Park, and Pleasant City, through investments in education, workforce development, cultural programming, community infrastructure, and more.
The Foundation is led by Executive Director Jeremy Morse, who oversees its strategy and partnerships by working closely with local residents, community leaders, and institutions to ensure the Foundation’s investments create a meaningful and lasting impact.
“This Foundation is about more than funding. We’re dedicated to community partnership,” said Jeremy Morse, Executive Director of the Related Ross Foundation. “By working alongside the communities we serve, we can ensure that growth in West Palm Beach not only creates opportunity but also strengthens the culture and connections that make our city unique.”
As part of its commitment, Related Ross has pledged over $10 million in charitable contributions through 2025 to organizations including the Center for Creative Education, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, Mayor’s Jumpstart Academy, Pathways to Prosperity, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Vita Nova, Inner City Innovators, Center for Child Counseling, Palm Beach State College, Rohi’s Readery, Rose Trolley, Taylor Moxey Library, Urban League of Palm Beach County, RISE Coleman Park, and Lowe Art Breakthroughs.
“It’s exciting to see the business community step up in a meaningful way to support improvements in local neighborhoods,” said Eric Kelly, President of Quantum Foundation. “As West Palm Beach grows and develops, this will be critical to ensure no communities are left behind. Related Ross Foundation is supporting a fantastic slate of organizations in its inaugural round of grantmaking, and we look forward to continued collaboration across our foundations.”
Through its investments and collaborations, the Related Ross Foundation will serve as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive community development, ensuring West Palm Beach continues to grow as a place where people of all backgrounds can thrive.
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About the Related Ross Foundation
The Related Ross Foundation is the grantmaking nonprofit arm of Related Ross, dedicated to ensuring that West Palm Beach’s growth benefits the entire community. Established in 2023, the Foundation works in close partnership with local residents to revitalize the Historic Northwest District, Coleman Park, and Pleasant City. Its funding pillars including economic opportunity, community flourishing, and cultural vitality reflect Related Ross’s vision for well-connected and culturally enriched neighborhoods. Through 2025, Related Ross has pledged more than $10 million in charitable contributions, including $8.35 million to Palm Beach State College and $1 million to Roosevelt Elementary School.
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