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Thomas Wright Foundation is a private corporation based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Edward Jones Trust Company. It holds total assets of $355K. Annual income is reported at $64K. 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Indiana and California. According to available records, Thomas Wright Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $87K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $21K and $24K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $24K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $14K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Indiana and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 6 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.
Thomas Wright Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, CA.
Thomas Wright Foundation has distributed a total of $87K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $14K.
Thomas Wright Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thomas Wright Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$29K
Total Assets
$357K
Fair Market Value
$418K
Net Worth
$357K
Grants Paid
$21K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$20K
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$87K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Community FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Terre Haute, IN | $13K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army - IndianapolisPROGRAM SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission Of Terre HautePROGRAM SUPPORT | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Vigo County Public LibraryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Terre Haute, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Wabash ValleyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Terre Haute, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Glaucoma Research FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |