Steve and Alice Wright Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steve and Alice Wright Foundation is a private foundation in La Quinta, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,500. 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$15,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$233,444
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $31,420 the year before.
50% 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 | $43,200 | 7 | $205,588 |
| 2023 | $31,420 | 4 | $196,760 |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 4 | $233,444 |
How to apply
Steve and Alice 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 Steve and Alice Wright Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $10,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univeristy of Oregon | To aid in financial support for the economics department student program through the creation of the wright scholarship. | $10,500 |
| Air Force Aid Society | Education of young people that are dependents of us military personnel. | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girl Club | To provide financial funding to aftershcool and summer programs that provide mentorship and life skill guidance to youth. | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | To provide scholarship funds | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice B Wright
- Stephen R Wright
- John Flanigan
- Joe McLean
- Lawrence Pfeiffer
Questions people ask
Does Steve and Alice Wright Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steve and Alice Wright Foundation give?
$15,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Steve and Alice Wright Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alice B Wright (President), Stephen R Wright (Secretary), John Flanigan (Director) and Joe McLean (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Steve and Alice Wright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.