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Council redirects $300,000 Wilcox Living Trust donation to Albany YMCA for indoor pickleball court
Summary
The council approved a resolution to redirect a 2023 $300,000 donation from the Wilcox Living Trust — originally tied to a city project — to the Albany YMCA to support pool upgrades and installation of a full-size indoor pickleball court.
The city approved a resolution on Aug. 3 to redirect a $300,000 donation from the Wilcox Living Trust to the Albany YMCA.
Staff explained the 2023 offer came with conditions and a plan B: if the city development project did not proceed, the funds (and accrued interest) would be redirected to the YMCA. The YMCA is in the middle of upgrades, including pool improvements and replacement of a gym floor that will accommodate a full-size indoor pickleball court.
Staff said the resolution formalizes that redirection and includes a funding agreement (several pages) specifying the purpose and conditions for the nonprofit recipient, consistent with recent state guidance on documentation for nonprofit funding. The council voted to approve the resolution.
Why it matters: the reallocation moves a six-figure philanthropic gift into an existing community recreation provider and could expand local indoor pickleball access year-round.
Next steps: staff will finalize the funding agreement and administer the transfer in accordance with the terms approved by the council.
