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John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation is a private trust based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Phil Leff. It holds total assets of $7.2M. Annual income is reported at $477K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $7.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, Iowa, New York. According to available records, John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $550K in 2020 to $1.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Michigan, New York, which account for 42% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$190K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MI, NY.
John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 128 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graciela Wright | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$865K
Total Assets
$7.5M
Fair Market Value
$15.1M
Net Worth
$7.5M
Grants Paid
$800K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$452K
Distribution Amount
$691K
Total: $6.9M
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And ActionGENERAL OPERATING FUND | New York, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| Iowa State UniversityCIVIL ENGINEERING ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND | Ames, IA | $75K | 2022 |
| Houston Food BankGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Rsvp-Rehabilitation Services Volunteer ProjectGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Ministries Of Greater Houston - Meals On WheelsGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Casa Juan DiegoGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of TennesseeGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Maryville, TN | $40K | 2022 |
| Houston Area Women'S CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Dallas, TX | $40K | 2022 |
| Habitat For HumanityGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Atlanta, GA | $30K | 2022 |
| Hill Museum And Manuscript LibraryGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Collegeville, MN | $30K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood HoustonGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Blinknow FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Mendham, NJ | $20K | 2022 |
| Houston Public Media FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Daystar UniversitySUPPORT THE NURSING PROGRAM | Bloomington, MN | $20K | 2022 |
| Vietnamese Buddhist CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Sugarland, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Rockford Rescue MissionGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Rockford, IL | $20K | 2022 |
| Covenant House TexasGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Compassion InternationalGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Colorado Springs, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| The Montrose CenterSUPPORT THE SENIOR/SHELTER PROGRAMS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Coralville Community Food PantryGENERAL OPERATING FUND | Coralville, IA | $20K | 2022 |
| Luvability MinistriesSUPPORT THE 2023 SUMMER CAMP | Niles, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Rock Valley College FoundationSUPPORT THE ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE STARLIGHT THEATRE | Rockford, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Vandercook College Of Music FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| West Branch Friends ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUND | West Branch, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| West Liberty Community School District FoundationSTUDENT PROGRAM SUPPORT | West Liberty, IA | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Illinois FoundationSCHOOL OF MUSIC SUPPORT | Champaign, IL | $10K | 2022 |