Patty and Jack Wright Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patty and Jack Wright Foundation is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $205,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$205,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2024 was up from $175,000 the year before.
82% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $227,500 | 54 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $175,000 | 35 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $205,000 | 39 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Patty and Jack Wright Foundation 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 Patty and Jack Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $120,000 |
| New York | 5 | $43,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $4,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General budget | $15,000 |
| Global Peace Education Network | General purpose | $15,000 |
| SF Opera | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center | General budget | $12,500 |
| Elm | General purpose | $10,000 |
| San Geronimo Valley Community Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Malt | General budget | $5,000 |
| Peace Development Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Point Reyes National Seashore Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West Marin Community Services | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Animal Survival International | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Greenpeace | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Katherine Michiels School | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Lady Freethinker | General purpose | $4,500 |
| National Resource Defense Council | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Nonhuman Rights Project | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Oxfam America | General purpose | $4,500 |
| The Intercept | General support | $4,500 |
| Wildlife Sos | General budget | $4,500 |
| World Animal Protection | General purpose | $4,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Friends of Oaxana Learning Center | General budget | $4,000 |
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Pren Rawat Foundation | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Words of Peace International | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Calpirg Education Fund | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General purpose | $3,000 |
| St Dunstan's Chruch | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Dance Palace | General budget | $2,500 |
| Honey Tree Early Childhood Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Shriners Hospital So-Cal | General support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Marine Mammal Center | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Project Open Hand | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sonny Horses 4 Kids | General purpose | $2,000 |
| KWMR | General budget | $1,000 |
| Pathways to Peace | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helene K Wright
- Edwin Wright
- April Wright
- J Anthony Wright
Questions people ask
Does Patty and Jack Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patty and Jack Wright Foundation give?
$205,000 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Patty and Jack Wright Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helene K Wright (Trustee), Edwin Wright (Trustee), April Wright (Trustee) and J Anthony Wright (Trustee).
What does Patty and Jack Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and arts and culture.