Wright Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wright Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $51,500 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,300 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $51,500 | 13 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,500 | 15 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Wright Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Wright Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 12 | $51,800 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,700 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charity | $10,000 |
| Watershed Family Resource Center | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mallard Masters Championship | Charity | $5,000 |
| Woodruff County Food Bank Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Arkansas Food bank | Charity | $5,000 |
| Arkansas STEM coalition | Charity | $3,500 |
| Natural State Council | Charity | $3,000 |
| French Camp Academy | Charity | $2,000 |
| Arkansas Zoological Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Charity | $1,700 |
| Arkansas Governors Mansion Association | Charity | $1,500 |
| Arkansas Game & Fish foundation | Charity | $1,500 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ken Theater League | Charity | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Wright
- Valerie Wright
- Thomas J Wright Jr
- Jon C Wright
Questions people ask
Does Wright Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wright Family Foundation Inc give?
$56,500 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wright Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas J Wright (President), Valerie Wright (Secretary/Treasurer), Thomas J Wright Jr (Board Member) and Jon C Wright (Board Member).
What does Wright Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and food and hunger.