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Wright Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in GREENWICH, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is P A W Partners. It holds total assets of $21M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. Total assets have grown from $10M in 2011 to $20.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Wright Foundation Inc. has made 21 grants totaling $2.9M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $1.4M and $1.5M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K, with an average award of $137K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$116K
Largest Grant
$400K
Based on 12 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.
Wright Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, NJ.
Wright Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $2.9M across 21 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $137K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $500K.
Wright Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wright Foundation Inc. is headquartered in GREENWICH, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter A Wright | DIR/PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary Wright | DIR/VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$20.9M
Fair Market Value
$29M
Net Worth
$20.9M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$1.4M
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$2.9M
Average Grant
$137K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Kids NycENDOWMENT FUND | North Bergen, NJ | $500K | 2022 |
| Cornell UniversityPETER A WRIGHT CATALYST FUND | Ithaca, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Adl FoundationGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Friends Of OfanimENDOWMENT FUND | Wayne, PA | $160K | 2022 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Iqra FundGENERAL DONATION | Bozeman, MT | $100K | 2022 |
| National Adrenal Diseases FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Lake Zurich, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Temple SholomENDOWMENT FUND | Greenwich, CT | $400K | 2020 |
| Madison Square Boys And Girls ClubBUILDING HOPE CAMPAIGN | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringSUPPORT OF SUMMER EXPOSURE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| The Bruce MuseumNEW BRUCE ENDOWMENT TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL SCIENCE LAB IN PERPETUITY | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2020 |
| Chabad Of GreenwichGENERAL DONATION | Greenwich, CT | $100K | 2020 |
| American Israel Education FoundationGENERAL DONATION | Washington, DC | $75K | 2020 |
| The Florida Holocaust MuseumGENERAL DONATION | St Petersburg, FL | $5K | 2020 |
| Nyu Langone HealthGENERAL DONATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Back Country JazzGENERAL DONATION | Greenwich, CT | $5K | 2020 |