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Joseph S Wright

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366013710

Joseph S Wright is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,209 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $36,209 and the largest $36,209. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $31,825 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$32,6061$782,212
2024$31,8251$855,626
2025$36,2091$951,673

How to apply

Joseph S Wright 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Joseph S Wright funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$36,209

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
General$36,209

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Joseph S Wright accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Joseph S Wright give?

$36,209 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $36,209.

Who runs Joseph S Wright?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Joseph S Wright fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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