The W Wright Foundation
Accepts applications
The W Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,500 | 29 | $0 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 22 | $0 |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 18 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mindy Griffith 33 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (520) 624-3000, mindygriffith13@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application and income information |
| Deadlines | May 21, 2025 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The W Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $16,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $13,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda Griffith
- Caro Patterson
- Shanelle Schmitz
- Audriana Hurbon
- Amber Fehrs-Battey
- Heylie Eigen
Questions people ask
Does The W Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 21, 2025.
How much does The W Wright Foundation give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The W Wright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Melinda Griffith (Secretary), Caro Patterson (President), Shanelle Schmitz (Director) and Audriana Hurbon (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The W Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.