Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Columbia, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $114,512 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $16,000. 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$114,512
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $84,436 the year before.
42% 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 | $108,213 | 24 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $84,436 | 14 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $114,512 | 19 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Alan Bentley Wright Charitable 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 Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $62,426 |
| Virginia | 2 | $21,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $9,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,836 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seconds Mountain | General | $16,000 |
| Love Columbia | General | $12,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General | $12,000 |
| The Food Bank | General | $12,000 |
| Woodcrest | General | $10,000 |
| Won by One | General | $10,000 |
| ALS Association | General | $9,800 |
| Transforming Center | General | $9,000 |
| Unspecified Chairty | General | $4,001 |
| Willow Creek Hope | General | $4,000 |
| Community Bible Study | General | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General | $3,000 |
| Coyote Hill | General | $2,400 |
| Reliant Mission | General | $2,200 |
| Compassion International | General | $1,836 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc | General | $1,500 |
| Jmusa | General | $1,200 |
| Cru | General | $550 |
| Boys and Girls Club | General | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Hartley Wright
- Kelly Wright
- John Fentress
Questions people ask
Does Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund give?
$114,512 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Hartley Wright (Foundation M), Kelly Wright (Committee Me) and John Fentress (Committee Me).
What does Alan Bentley Wright Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.