Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $73,031 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,309 and the largest $32,665. 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$73,031
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,309
- Largest grant$32,665
- Assets$4,888
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,308 the year before.
37% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $29,601 | 13 | $3,711 |
| 2023 | $56,308 | 21 | $26,667 |
| 2024 | $73,031 | 19 | $4,888 |
How to apply
Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund 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 Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $61,831 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls School | In kind donations | $32,665 |
| Order of Malta | In kind donations | $9,101 |
| Pope Francis Center | In kind donation | $5,178 |
| Doctors Without Borders | In kind donation | $4,500 |
| Old St Mary's Catholic Church | In kind donations | $4,000 |
| Racing for Kids | In kind donations | $3,348 |
| Hill Museum & Manuscript Library | In kind donations | $2,500 |
| St John Univeristy | In kind donations | $2,500 |
| St Ambrose Parish | In kind donations | $1,820 |
| Detroit Mercy Law School | In kind donations | $1,309 |
| St Vincent de Paul | In kind donations | $1,100 |
| University of Detroit | In kind donation | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | In kind donations | $1,000 |
| Catholic Reflied Services | In kind donations | $1,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services - Ukraine | In kind donation | $700 |
| Solanus Casey Center | In kind donations | $500 |
| St Anne Catholic Church | In kind donations | $360 |
| Detroit Public TV | In kind donations | $250 |
| Project Hope | In kind donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Maureen Wright
- Terrence E Keating
- John J Conway
Questions people ask
Does Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund give?
$73,031 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,309.
Who runs Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Maureen Wright (President), Terrence E Keating (Director) and John J Conway (Secretary).
What does Maureen Wright Family Charitable & Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.