Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable
Accepts applications
Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $14,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$56,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $56,000 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James T Betts Trustee C/O Shipman Goodwin LLP One Const, Hartford, CT 06103-1919 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 251-5000 |
| What to submit | By written request |
| Deadlines | Apllications considered on a rolling basis in the order received |
| Restrictions | Only organizations described in section 501 (c)(3) of IRS code and qualifying as public charities under sec. 509(a) are eligible for grants |
What Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 13 | $42,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Holyoke College | Unrestricted gift | $14,000 |
| The Hartford Symphony | Unrestricted gift | $12,000 |
| Greater Hartford Arts Council | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| United Way of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Hartford Hospital | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Hartford | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Charter Oak Chapter American Red Cross | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| CT National Guard Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Foundation for West Hartford Public Schools | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Hartford Stage | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James T Betts
Questions people ask
Does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Apllications considered on a rolling basis in the order received.
How much does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable give?
$56,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable?
Its 2025 filing lists James T Betts (Trustee).
What does Alexander M & Catherine M Wright Charitable fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.