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William Wright Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WICHITA FALLS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is William Dan Wright. It holds total assets of $11.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $5.8M in 2011 to $12.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, William Wright Family Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $33K. Annual giving has grown from $775K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K, with an average award of $60K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Pennsylvania, Colorado, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$70K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 11 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.
William Wright Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, PA, CO.
William Wright Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $33K, with an average of $60K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K.
William Wright Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Wright Family Foundation is headquartered in WICHITA FALLS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Dan Wright | President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Austen Wright | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Bolton | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Lowry | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Wright | Secretary/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Betty Duane Bolton | Vice President/Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$634K
Total Assets
$12.3M
Fair Market Value
$12.3M
Net Worth
$12.3M
Grants Paid
$625K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$375K
Distribution Amount
$605K
Total: $11.1M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$60K
Median Grant
$33K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Mitochondrial Disease FoundationFor continuation of research | Pittsburg, PA | $230K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S Drug Discovery FoundationFor continuance of research | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army Of North TexasIn memory of Kelsey Wright | Dallas, TX | $70K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Vernon IncOperational Support | Vernon, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Adaptive Sports CenterFor continuance of mission | Crested Butte, CO | $50K | 2022 |
| Ascension AcademyOperational Support | Amarillo, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Welcome Home RecoveryFor continuance of mission | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Ut Md Anderson Cancer CenterFor continuance of research | Houston, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Mommies In Need IncFor continuance of mission | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| Dallas Theological SeminaryGeneral Education Fund | Dallas, TX | $20K | 2022 |
| The Shane Thurston FoundationFor continuance of mission | Thornton, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| North Texas Food BankOperational Support | Plano, TX | $50K | 2020 |
| Food4u Food Pantry Of ChildressOperational Support | Childress, TX | $33K | 2020 |